Camargue
Arles, France
Camargue is a wetland and natural region within the Occitania part of France. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 125 sights in France listed on this site. It is the 67th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs in July and August, when daily highs reach about 27 °C and lows are about 20 °C. These months are also the driest, with about 2 or 3 rainy days. In contrast, September and October are the wettest months, with rainfall around 90 mm or more. During the winter months of January and December, daily highs are approximately 11 °C.
The region is 615 km from Paris. It is accessible via Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, which is 26 km away, or Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, located 44 km away. Nearby sights include the Arena of Nîmes and Maison carrée, both about 35 km away, and the Pont du Gard, which is 46 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 93 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 41 | 36 | 58 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 30 | 90 | 93 | 71 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
