The best times to visit Avallon for ideal weather are

May 14th to October 14th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Avallon Travel Info

Weather in Avallon

Temperature

Average temperatures in Avallon vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 40th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Avallon, the hottest months are August, July, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late June where highs are regularly around 81.2°F (27.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 58.9°F (14.9°C) at night.

Avallon Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Avallon Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Avallon Perceived Temperature (F)

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Avallon Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Avallon Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 44.1 38.2 33.3
Feb 47.5 39.7 33.3
Mar 55.3 45.7 37.8
Apr 64.6 53.3 43.6
May 70.7 59.4 50.1
Jun 74.7 64 55.3
Jul 78.2 66.7 57.3
Aug 78.7 67 57.6
Sep 71.3 59.7 50.7
Oct 62.1 52.5 45.3
Nov 52.1 45.5 40.1
Dec 43.6 38.5 33.7

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 6.7 3.4 0.7
Feb 8.6 4.3 0.7
Mar 12.9 7.6 3.2
Apr 18.1 11.8 6.4
May 21.5 15.2 10.1
Jun 23.7 17.8 12.9
Jul 25.7 19.3 14.1
Aug 25.9 19.4 14.2
Sep 21.8 15.4 10.4
Oct 16.7 11.4 7.4
Nov 11.2 7.5 4.5
Dec 6.4 3.6 0.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Avallon are September, August, and then October. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid February. For example, on the week of February 12th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early December with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of December 3rd.

When can you find snow in Avallon? Weather stations report moderate or seasonal snow likely to be deepest around December, especially close to late January. The best time to ski (if at all) in Avallon is often around around December 17th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Avallon.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Avallon (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 21% 1.2 1.7
Feb 18% 0.7 1.3
Mar 19% 0.8 1.8
Apr 21% 0 1.9
May 21% 0 2.3
Jun 26% 0 2.4
Jul 20% 0 2.3
Aug 16% 0.4 2.5
Sep 15% 0 1.9
Oct 16% 0 1.8
Nov 21% 0.7 1.9
Dec 32% 1.2 3.3

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 21 3 4.3
Feb 18 1.8 3.3
Mar 19 2 4.6
Apr 21 0 4.8
May 21 0 5.8
Jun 26 0 6.1
Jul 20 0 5.8
Aug 16 1 6.4
Sep 15 0 4.8
Oct 16 0 4.6
Nov 21 1.8 4.8
Dec 32 3 8.4

 

Humidity and Wind

Avallon has some extremely humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is July (58.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (84.9%).

Wind in Avallon is usually calm. The windiest month is December, followed by March and January. December’s average wind speed of around 6 knots (6.9 MPH or 11.1 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early December where average top sustained speeds reach 11.4 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Avallon.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.8 Light breeze 9.2 Gentle breeze
Feb 5.5 Light breeze 9 Gentle breeze
Mar 5.9 Light breeze 9.5 Gentle breeze
Apr 4.7 Light breeze 8.2 Gentle breeze
May 3.6 Barely noticeable 6.6 Gentle breeze
Jun 3.7 Barely noticeable 6.8 Light breeze
Jul 4 Light breeze 7.2 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.7 Barely noticeable 6.5 Light breeze
Sep 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.1 Gentle breeze
Oct 3.5 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Nov 4.6 Light breeze 8 Gentle breeze
Dec 6 Light breeze 9.8 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 82.5%
Feb 73.4%
Mar 63.7%
Apr 60.1%
May 63.3%
Jun 64.9%
Jul 58.3%
Aug 61.2%
Sep 67.5%
Oct 76.5%
Nov 83.4%
Dec 84.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Avallon?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for France; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 20, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Avallon, France is July, followed by August and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Avallon in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 23.7 in December means 23.7% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Avallon Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with roughly 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 5 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Avallon, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 44.6°F (7°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Avallon to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 52.4°F (11.3°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 10 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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