The best times to visit Provence for ideal weather are

April 30th to October 21st

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

 

 


Other Provence Travel Info

Weather in Provence

Temperature

Average temperatures in Provence vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 44th 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 Provence, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 87.8°F (31°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 60.7°F (15.9°C) at night.

Provence Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Provence 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.

Provence Perceived Temperature (F)

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Provence Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Provence 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 49.4 40 32.3
Feb 51.2 40.1 31.5
Mar 59.5 47.5 37.5
Apr 66.5 54.3 43.2
May 72.7 60.6 49.6
Jun 80.6 68.1 56.3
Jul 86.7 73.1 60.4
Aug 86.3 72.2 59.6
Sep 77.6 64.5 53.6
Oct 68.2 56.2 47.1
Nov 57.4 47 39.4
Dec 49.3 40.2 33.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 9.7 4.4 0.2
Feb 10.7 4.5 -0.3
Mar 15.3 8.6 3.1
Apr 19.2 12.4 6.2
May 22.6 15.9 9.8
Jun 27 20.1 13.5
Jul 30.4 22.8 15.8
Aug 30.2 22.3 15.3
Sep 25.3 18.1 12
Oct 20.1 13.4 8.4
Nov 14.1 8.3 4.1
Dec 9.6 4.6 0.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Provence are July, August, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early August. For example, on the week of July 30th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late April with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of April 23rd.

When can you find snow in Provence? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around November, especially close to early November. The best time to ski (if at all) in Provence is often around around December 3rd 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 Provence.

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Snow on the Ground

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

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 16% 1.1 2.6
Feb 16% 1.6 1.8
Mar 14% 0.4 1.9
Apr 20% 0 2.8
May 19% 0 2.6
Jun 15% 0 2.6
Jul 8% 0 1.2
Aug 9% 0 1.7
Sep 14% 0 2
Oct 14% 0.4 2.4
Nov 20% 15.3 4.1
Dec 15% 4.8 2.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 16 2.8 6.6
Feb 16 4.1 4.6
Mar 14 1 4.8
Apr 20 0 7.1
May 19 0 6.6
Jun 15 0 6.6
Jul 8 0 3
Aug 9 0 4.3
Sep 14 0 5.1
Oct 14 1 6.1
Nov 20 38.9 10.4
Dec 15 12.2 6.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Provence has some humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is July (39.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is November (61.8%).

Wind in Provence is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by July and May. March’s average wind speed of around 7.2 knots (8.2 MPH or 13.3 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 15.1 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

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

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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 6.6 Light breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
Feb 6.7 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Mar 7.2 Gentle breeze 14.1 Significant breeze
Apr 6.1 Light breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
May 6.8 Light breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Jun 6.5 Light breeze 13 Significant breeze
Jul 7 Gentle breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Aug 6.4 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Sep 6 Light breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Oct 5.5 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Nov 5.9 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Dec 6.2 Light breeze 11.9 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 57.1%
Feb 52.5%
Mar 47.4%
Apr 51.4%
May 49.2%
Jun 47.6%
Jul 39.6%
Aug 41.3%
Sep 49.7%
Oct 59.3%
Nov 61.8%
Dec 59.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Provence?

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 Provence, France is June, followed by July 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 Provence in November. 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 somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 23.8 in November means 23.8% of the tourists vs. June.

 

 

Overall Provence Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 56.2°F (13.4°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 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 quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 3 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Provence, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 81.4°F (27.4°C) and 52°F (11.1°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 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 Provence to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 57.8°F (14.3°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 5 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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