When to go to Arles?
Van Gogh's yellow light is still the local currency, and the foundation that carries his name shows contemporary artists against it. The Roman arena and theatre stand inside the town rather than beside it, tiers of seating opening straight onto everyday streets, with the cryptoporticoes running underground below. St Trophime's cloister keeps its carved arcades and its shade.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Arles, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Arles
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 | 19 | 7 | 63 |
| February | 8.1 | 36 | 9 | 64 |
| March | 8.8 | 80 | 11 | 62 |
| April | 10.9 | 44 | 14 | 74 |
| May | 11.8 | 74 | 19 | 77 |
| June | 13.0 | 55 | 23 | 83 |
| July | 13.8 | 20 | 27 | 90 |
| August | 12.5 | 33 | 26 | 88 |
| September | 10.5 | 99 | 21 | 73 |
| October | 8.2 | 97 | 18 | 63 |
| November | 7.0 | 65 | 12 | 59 |
| December | 6.7 | 44 | 8 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Arles, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is January (about 19 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 27°C). Over the year, an average of 666 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Arles?
- Roman arena (UNESCO)
- Ancient theatre and cryptoporticoes
- Vincent van Gogh Foundation
- Saint-Trophime cloister
Practical info
- Country: France (Bouches-du-Rhône)
- Station: Arles
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