Avignon weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Avignon. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
23°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September, October
What to do in Avignon in May
Whatever the weather, Avignon rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Tour the Palais des Papes (papal palace)
Walk the famous Pont d'Avignon bridge
Explore the medieval old town within walls
Visit the Musée du Petit Palais (Renaissance art)
Attend the Avignon Festival (July) for theatre and performance art
Day trip to nearby Villeneuve-lez-Avignon
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
February
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
March
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
October
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
11C
Cool, with occasional showers.
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