How warm does Provence get?

Typical daytime highs in Provence are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (54°F).

Is Provence expensive?

On the ground, Provence is mid-range.

Europe / France

Provence

Q: What sort of trip is Provence good for?

Provence is good for an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns.

Provence · France · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône

Markets that start at seven, a Roman aqueduct still standing, lavender if you time it right, and a rosé at four in the afternoon.

The best time to visit Provence is May–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 15:23 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

May–Jun

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

MRS · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône

Good for

an unhurried pace eating extremely well sunshine and salt water old stones and real towns

In season

May June

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 100mm0 to 3.9in

May · high 71°F · rain 2.1in · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, this page’s gateway

Provence month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	11°C51°F	24mm0.9in	9.3h9.3h
February	14°C56°F	27mm1.1in	10.4h10.4h
March	15°C60°F	14mm0.6in	11.8h11.8h
April	18°C64°F	53mm2.1in	13.4h13.4h
May	22°C71°F	53mm2.1in	14.7h14.7h	in the recommended window
June	27°C80°F	25mm1.0in	15.4h15.4h	in the recommended window
July	30°C86°F	5mm0.2in	15.1h15.1h
August	29°C85°F	25mm1.0in	14.0h14.0h
September	25°C78°F	74mm2.9in	12.4h12.4h
October	21°C70°F	78mm3.1in	10.9h10.9h
November	15°C60°F	84mm3.3in	9.6h9.6h
December	13°C55°F	64mm2.5in	9.0h9.0h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: French
Plug: C, E
Driving: on the right

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