Climate Insights for Aix-en-Provence
Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence Alps, France (land mass)
Climate Overview
The climate in Aix-en-Provence is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 674 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Aix-en-Provence is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between February and December.The climate in Aix-en-Provence is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 26.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Aix-en-Provence is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between February and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Aix-en-Provence vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aix-en-Provence vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aix-en-Provence is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 674 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14 mm. That's 78 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and December, totalling around 6cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Aix-en-Provence is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and December, totalling around 2in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Aix-en-Provence is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Aix-en-Provence is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aix-en-Provence based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aix-en-Provence based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.