Best time to go to Aveyron for a perfect weather and where to go?
Julie Parment and Tony Samson last update: 27/05/2024When is the best time to go to Aveyron?
The best time to visit Aveyron extends from early May to late September, but the months of April and October can also offer very beautiful sunny days, ideal for exploring this department in the south of France.
When to visit Aveyron based on your interests?
- For hiking, the vast spaces of Aveyron are dotted with a multitude of paths and GR trails that are pleasant to explore between June and October, when the risk of rain is lowest.
- For a green getaway, away from the crowds, know that the department remains uncrowded, even in the heart of summer. It is therefore entirely possible to plan a trip to Aveyron between April and October. If you want to camp and be close to nature, July and August are ideal.
- For practicing whitewater sports, spring is the ideal season: snow melts and the rivers offer a perfect flow for canoeing, rafting, or canyoning.
- For swimming in Lake Pareloup or in the gorges of Tarn and Aveyron, go in summer! There's nothing more enjoyable than taking a refreshing dip after a nice walk.
- For skiing or other snow sports in the resorts of Laguiole and Brameloup, on the Aubrac plateau, prefer the months of December to February to ensure sufficient snow cover.
- For paragliding or hot air ballooning, service providers are open from March to mid-November, but the best period extends from April to September.
Annual weather in Aveyron
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Aveyron for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | View Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F to 49°F | very bad weather | |||
| February | 29°F to 50°F | very bad weather | |||
| March | 34°F to 58°F | very bad weather | |||
| April | 40°F to 65°F | tolerable weather | |||
| May | 47°F to 70°F | good weather | |||
| June | 54°F to 77°F | good weather* | |||
| July | 58°F to 85°F | perfect weather | |||
| August | 56°F to 85°F | perfect weather | |||
| September | 49°F to 77°F | good weather* | |||
| October | 43°F to 68°F | tolerable weather* | |||
| November | 38°F to 58°F | very bad weather* | |||
| December | 32°F to 50°F | very bad weather |
Best time to travel to Aveyron by cities
Climate and Weather in Aveyron
Due to its geographical location and relief, the department constitutes a crossroads of climatic influences. Thus, the climate of Aveyron is of three types:
- Mediterranean in the south with a marked continental influence characterized by cold winters and hot summers.
- Degraded Aquitaine oceanic climate in the west characterized by a mild atmosphere.
- Mountainous in the north with harsh winters and mild summers.
Overall, Aveyron's sunshine duration is average for France, with nearly 2100 hours of sunshine per year.
Summer in Aveyron
In most of the region, summers are mild, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 27°C (81°F) in Rodez. Further south, towards Saint-Affrique, the Mediterranean climate is more pronounced, with high temperatures and occasional droughts. It is in the northern part of the department where temperatures are cooler, with highs around 20°C (68°F) in Laguiole.
During this season, precipitation is rare, despite some thunderstorms that may occur in the evening, especially in mountainous areas.
Autumn in Aveyron
During autumn, the weather in Aveyron remains pleasant until late October, but deteriorates quickly once November arrives. Over most of the department, the oceanic influence from the Atlantic brings precipitation and strong winds.
In Rodez and Bozouls, temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F) at night in November, rarely rising above 10°C (50°F) during the day. As for the gorges of Aveyron, they have a few degrees higher during this season.
Winter in Aveyron
It is during this season that the proximity to the Massif Central is most felt, with a continental climate over most of Aveyron and a mountainous climate in the highlands.
Temperatures are cold, with thermometers ranging between 0 and 5°C (41°F) in January and February in Rodez or around Lake Pareloup. On the Aubrac plateau and in the Causses, winters are even harsher, with temperatures rarely rising above 0°C (32°F) . On average, about sixty days of morning frost are recorded during this season.
On the bright side, snow is present all winter, much to the delight of winter sports enthusiasts!
Spring in Aveyron
In spring, the climate in Aveyron varies greatly depending on the location:
- On plateaus and at higher altitudes, it is not uncommon for snow to persist until late April. Additionally, temperatures remain cool and precipitation is significant, especially around Laguiole.
- In the south or in the gorges of Aveyron, days are sunnier and temperatures can easily rise above 20°C (68°F) as early as the beginning of May.
Temperatures and rainfall in Aveyron
On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Aveyron and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Rodez, Aubrac Regional Natural Park (Aveyron), Aveyron Gorges, Bozouls and Lac de Pareloup (Salles-Curan).
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Aveyron
Find out when Aveyron has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Aveyron
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Aveyron is high in: May, July, August and September.
- Very low season in Aveyron: January, February, March and December.
- Low season in Aveyron: April, June, October and November.
- High season in Aveyron: May, July and September.
- Peak season in Aveyron: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Aveyron month by month
Where to go in Aveyron?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Rodez | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Aubrac Regional Natural Park (Aveyron) | 40°F | 41°F | 49°F | 54°F | 61°F | 70°F | 76°F | 76°F | 68°F | 58°F | 47°F | 41°F |
| Aveyron Gorges | 49°F | 50°F | 58°F | 65°F | 70°F | 77°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 58°F | 50°F |
| Bozouls | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Lac de Pareloup (Salles-Curan) | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Le Larzac | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Millau | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Najac | 49°F | 50°F | 58°F | 65°F | 70°F | 77°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 68°F | 58°F | 50°F |
| Saint-Affrique | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Sainte-Eulalie de Cernon | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Sauveterre-de-Rouergue | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Villefranche-de-Rouergue | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Estaing | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Lacroix-Barrez | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 77°F | 79°F | 72°F | 63°F | 52°F | 45°F |
| Roquefort-sur-Soulzon | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Belcastel | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Conques-en-Rouergue | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Grands Causses Regional Natural Park | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Lescure-Jaoul | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Decazeville | 45°F | 47°F | 54°F | 61°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
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Is this weather information for Aveyron reliable?
Climate data for Aveyron has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Aveyron allows us to determine the average for each month in Rodez, Aubrac Regional Natural Park (Aveyron), Aveyron Gorges, Bozouls, Lac de Pareloup (Salles-Curan), Le Larzac, Millau, Najac, and 15 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.