January · France
Best time to visit Avignon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in January
Average temperature 6°C, 22 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Avignon scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Avignon's papal palace and bridge span the Rhône, with Provence's vineyards and villages around them.
January in Avignon — reliably good (7th best month)
Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Avignon — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in January?
- In January, Avignon averages 6°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Avignon?
- January earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Avignon in January?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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