September · France
Best time to visit Avignon in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in September
Average temperature 20°C, 126 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Avignon scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 126 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
September in Avignon — reliably good (6th best month)
September averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Monthly rainfall reaches 126 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in September?
- In September, Avignon averages 20°C, 126 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Avignon?
- September earns a 7.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 126 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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