Verdon Gorge Gorges du Verdon
Verdon Gorge is a defile and water gap located in France. It is one of the 125 sights listed on this site and ranks 81st among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C and the least rain. Rainfall is highest in October with about 142 mm and the most rainy days occur in November, with about 10 days of rain. Temperatures in the winter months of December, January, and February range from lows of -3 °C to highs of 6 °C.
Travelers can reach the area via La Môle Airport in Saint-Tropez, which is 60 km away, or Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, located 69 km from the site. The gorge is approximately 647 km from Paris. The site is located within the Castellane Prealps and Digne Prealps mountain ranges.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 65 | 70 | 114 | 110 | 84 | 40 | 71 | 114 | 142 | 132 | 120 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
