SeasonMapAvignon weather in January
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January in Avignon: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Avignon · #769 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Avignon in January
Other months in Avignon
Avignon's forum calls April through May the nicest stretch of the year for the south of France weather-wise, generally stable with warm, sunny days. Regulars flag the Mistral wind as the one genuine wildcard — impossible to predict in advance and capable of turning a warm day cool and blustery — so layers plus an umbrella cover most of what May can throw at you.
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Avignon climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Avignon in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCheval Passion, Christmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Avignon's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAvignon's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Avignon in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Cheval Passion
14–18 Jan · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyFive days of horses at the Parc des Expositions in the middle of January, and the one week of the winter when the hotels inside the walls sell out. Source ↗
- Season
The mistral
1 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe Rhone valley funnels the wind straight past the ramparts, hardest from December to April. It takes the cloud with it, and the terraces on the Place de l'Horloge with it too. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Avignon — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Avignon in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Avignon?
- January in Avignon: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Avignon on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Avignon in January?
- In January, Avignon averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 38.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Avignon in January?
- Avignon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — January
Within 300 km: Nice's Christmas village and rink around 28 Nov – 4 Jan, and Monaco's Monte-Carlo Rally around 18 Jan – 1 Feb.