October · France
Best time to visit Avignon in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in October
Average temperature 18°C, 123 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Avignon scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 123 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
October in Avignon: strong conditions, 10th of 12
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
123 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Avignon — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in October?
- In October, Avignon averages 18°C, 123 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Avignon?
- October earns a 7.4/10 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 October?
- Expect about 123 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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