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Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur gets 532 mm of precipitation a year over about 84 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Mediterranean climate
Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 12°C in January to 31°C in July. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 19° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 12° | 21° |
How much rain does Aix-en-Provence get?
Aix-en-Provence gets 532 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 84 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 98% of France.
September is the wettest month, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 11 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to August 13, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Aix-en-Provence got 512 mm of rain, against a normal of 532 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 106 mm.
Aix-en-Provence weather by month
Aix-en-Provence weather in January
In January, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 20°C (2007) and the record low is -12°C (1985).
Aix-en-Provence weather in February
In February, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 22°C (2022) and the record low is -9°C (1986).
Aix-en-Provence weather in March
In March, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 26°C (1989) and the record low is -7°C (1971).
Aix-en-Provence weather in April
In April, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2012) and the record low is -2°C (2021). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Aix-en-Provence weather in May
In May, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 35°C (2009) and the record low is 2°C (1979). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Aix-en-Provence weather in June
In June, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is 8°C (1984).
Aix-en-Provence weather in July
In July, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 11°C (2000).
Aix-en-Provence weather in August
In August, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2017) and the record low is 9°C (1986).
Aix-en-Provence weather in September
In September, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2016) and the record low is 7°C (1972).
Aix-en-Provence weather in October
In October, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (1997) and the record low is 1°C (1974). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Aix-en-Provence weather in November
In November, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 24°C (1984) and the record low is -5°C (1988).
Aix-en-Provence weather in December
In December, Aix-en-Provence averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (1989) and the record low is -7°C (1973).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Aix-en-Provence
July is the sunniest month in Aix-en-Provence, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest, at 46%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 55% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Aix-en-Provence is sunnier than 93% of France.
Humidity peaks in December at 78% and is lowest in July at 52%.
Aix-en-Provence has about 20 days a year above 32°C. Aix-en-Provence is hotter than 99% of France.
First and last freeze in Aix-en-Provence
The first fall freeze in Aix-en-Provence typically comes around November 29, and the last spring freeze around February 28. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 274 days.
Aix-en-Provence weather records
These records cover MARSEILLES-MARIGNANE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Aix-en-Provence station is 41°C, on July 8, 2026. The coldest is -12°C, on January 7, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 161 mm of precipitation, on October 2, 1973.
38 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 12° | 47 mm | 8 | 74% | 50% | 20° | -12° |
| February | 4° | 13° | 30 mm | 7 | 71% | 52% | 22° | -9° |
| March | 7° | 16° | 29 mm | 7 | 65% | 48% | 26° | -7° |
| April | 9° | 19° | 52 mm | 8 | 59% | 53% | 29° | -2° |
| May | 13° | 23° | 38 mm | 7 | 65% | 48% | 35° | 2° |
| June | 17° | 28° | 28 mm | 4 | 59% | 57% | 39° | 8° |
| July | 19° | 31° | 11 mm | 3 | 52% | 76% | 41° | 11° |
| August | 19° | 31° | 26 mm | 4 | 55% | 73% | 39° | 9° |
| September | 16° | 26° | 82 mm | 7 | 66% | 56% | 34° | 7° |
| October | 13° | 21° | 73 mm | 11 | 74% | 46% | 31° | 1° |
| November | 8° | 16° | 76 mm | 10 | 76% | 50% | 24° | -5° |
| December | 4° | 12° | 41 mm | 9 | 78% | 49% | 21° | -7° |
Station: MARSEILLES-MARIGNANE, 21 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Aix-en-Provence climate questions
How much rain does Aix-en-Provence get?
Aix-en-Provence gets 532 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 84 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Aix-en-Provence?
September is the wettest month in Aix-en-Provence, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 11 mm.
How many rainy days does Aix-en-Provence have a year?
Aix-en-Provence has about 84 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Aix-en-Provence?
July is the warmest month in Aix-en-Provence, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Aix-en-Provence?
January is the coldest month in Aix-en-Provence, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Aix-en-Provence?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Aix-en-Provence station is 41°C, set on July 8, 2026. The record low is -12°C, on January 7, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Aix-en-Provence?
July is the sunniest month in Aix-en-Provence, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Aix-en-Provence?
The first fall freeze in Aix-en-Provence typically comes around November 29. The last spring freeze is around February 28.
What is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.