SeasonMapAvignon weather in May
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May in Avignon: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Avignon · #107 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Avignon in May
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 — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Avignon in May
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.
BusySpring holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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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).
Best weatherAvignon's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Avignon?
- May in Avignon: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Avignon on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Avignon in May?
- In May, Avignon averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 72 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Avignon in May?
- Avignon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — May
Within 300 km: Saint-Tropez's La Bravade on 16–18 May, and Lyon's Nuits de Fourviere around 28 May – 25 Jul.