AI-generatedAix-en-Provence at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 674 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 205 m
Climate in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Aix-en-Provence is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:5118:57
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:33–08:30 · evening 18:18–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:33 · evening 19:15–19:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in October?
In October, Aix-en-Provence is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:51 – 18:57
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Aix-en-Provence
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Aix-en-Provence, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Aix-en-Provence
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Aix-en-Provence: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aix-en-Provence has about 8 rainy days with 92 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aix-en-Provence
How breezy and how cloudy Aix-en-Provence is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aix-en-Provence typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Aix-en-Provence: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Aix-en-Provence
How often the day gets hot in Aix-en-Provence (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aix-en-Provence has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aix-en-Provence
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 38 | 10° | 3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 11° | 3° | 6.1 h | 7 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 15° | 5° | 7.5 h | 7 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 8° | 8.3 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 93 | 22° | 12° | 9.6 h | 7 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 17° | 11.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 29° | 19° | 12.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 29° | 19° | 10.7 h | 3 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 24° | 15° | 8.8 h | 6 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 20° | 12° | 6.3 h | 8 | 92 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 14° | 7° | 5.0 h | 11 | 111 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 11° | 4° | 4.5 h | 9 | 79 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.53° N, 5.45° E · 205 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Aix-en-Provence
The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 111 mm of precipitation.
Aix-en-Provence through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aix-en-Provence in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Aix-en-Provence in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Aix-en-Provence in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Aix-en-Provence in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aix-en-Provence for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aix-en-Provence
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Aix-en-Provence: score 98 against 82. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 98better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 12° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 92 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Aix-en-Provence month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January10° · 5 h
In January, Aix-en-Provence is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in January50February11° · 6 h
In February, Aix-en-Provence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in February72March15° · 8 h
In March, Aix-en-Provence is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in March86April18° · 8 h
In April, Aix-en-Provence is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in April93May22° · 10 h
In May, Aix-en-Provence is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in May98June27° · 11 h
In June, Aix-en-Provence is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in June86July29° · 12 h
In July, Aix-en-Provence is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in July88August29° · 11 h
In August, Aix-en-Provence is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in August95September24° · 9 h
In September, Aix-en-Provence is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in September82October20° · 6 h
In October, Aix-en-Provence is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in October52November14° · 5 h
In November, Aix-en-Provence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix-en-Provence in November39December11° · 5 h
In December, Aix-en-Provence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence vs. Marseille
In October the holiday weather in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille is about equally good (score 82 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Marseille as in Aix-en-Provence.
| in October | Aix-en-Provence | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Aix-en-Provence ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
- 2Aix-en-ProvenceThis page20°82
- 3Toulon20°20°82
- 4Avignon20°82
- 5Perpignan21°82
- 6Arles21°81
- 7Orange20°81
- 8Grasse19°80
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Aix-en-Provence in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aix-en-Provence has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aix-en-Provence
When is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Aix-en-Provence?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Aix-en-Provence?
The wettest month is November with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aix-en-Provence get?
Aix-en-Provence gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Aix-en-Provence in?
Aix-en-Provence uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aix-en-Provence?
A nonstop flight from London to Aix-en-Provence takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 39.
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