When is the best time to go to Cévennes-Lozère?

The best time to visit Lozère and the Cévennes is between early May and late October. However, it is really in July and August that the weather is ideal to fully enjoy all their charms.

So, when to visit the Cévennes and Lozère depending on your interests?

The shoulder seasons, May-June and September-October, allow you to visit in peace by:

  • The Crests Road, between the Luech valley and the Longue valley, on the D35. This scenic route will dazzle you with sublime landscapes that change according to the seasons and times of day. Along the way, be sure to stop at the hamlet of l'Espinas to see sublime dry stone constructions.
  • Spelunking: a stronghold of the discipline, the caves of the Cévennes-Lozère will amaze you! These cavities formed by millennia of geological history are accessible to all, whether experienced athletes or novices looking for original places.
  • The pottery road, starting from Anduze, will allow you to discover this ancestral art through demonstrations or in the shops that line this themed route.
  • The Bamboo Grove of Anduze is a must-see in the region. Highly popular in summer, it is more enjoyable to explore it in spring or autumn. You can admire the largest collection of bamboo in Europe, as well as exotic species from around the world, including impressive American sequoias.
  • Whitewater sports, such as canoeing or canyoning, are practiced in May and June, when the winter snow has melted.

Summer is the perfect season to be outdoors and enjoy the extraordinary nature of the Cévennes and Lozère:

  • Hiking trails are everywhere in the region, among the most famous are the Stevenson Trail, on the GR 70, as well as the Compostelle paths.
  • Wild animals populate these lands and summer is the ideal time to observe them, whether during the day or at night on an outing accompanied by a Cévennes National Park ranger.
  • Water bodies are perfect for cooling off after a good walk, such as in the gorges of the Tarn or in the Gardon de Mialet.
  • Outdoor sports will delight enthusiasts: via ferrata, treetop adventure parks, mountain biking... the choice is yours!

And winter?

In winter, it is entirely possible to ski or go snowshoeing in the region, especially in the tourist resorts of Mont Aigoual or Mont Lozère.



Annual weather in Cévennes-Lozère

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Cévennes-Lozère for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 31°F to 49°F
4 to 6 days*
February 29°F to 50°F
5 days
March 34°F to 58°F
4 to 5 days*
April 40°F to 63°F
5 to 8 days*
May 47°F to 70°F
5 to 8 days*
June 54°F to 79°F
3 to 6 days*
July 58°F to 85°F
3 to 4 days*
August 56°F to 85°F
3 to 4 days*
September 49°F to 77°F
3 to 4 days*
October 43°F to 67°F
5 to 7 days*
November 38°F to 56°F
6 to 7 days*
December 32°F to 50°F
5 days
* weather varies across the country


Best time to travel to Cévennes-Lozère by cities

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Climate and Weather in Cévennes-Lozère

The climate in the Cévennes and Lozère is continental with Mediterranean and mountain influences depending on the altitude.

The high plateaus of the Causses have a microclimate: these cultivated areas cool down faster in autumn and warm up faster in spring.

Even though the sun shines 300 days a year, the weather in Lozère, including the Cévennes National Park, is characterized by torrential rains accompanied by very localized sometimes stationary thunderstorms, lasting for a few hours, or even a few days, known as Cévennes episodes. They are particularly common around Florac, in Lozère.

Cévennes-Lozère: Village de Florac en Lozère au cœur du parc des Cévennes

Summer in Lozère and the Cévennes

July and August are the hottest months in Lozère and the Cévennes, with pleasant maximum temperatures around 24°C (76°F) in the middle of the day. The temperature difference between day and night is low, and it is rare for the thermometer to drop below 18°C (65°F) .

Although thunderstorms can occur during the season, the region experiences occasionally significant summer droughts.

Autumn in Lozère and the Cévennes

During autumn, the climate in Lozère and the Cévennes deteriorates rapidly: by the end of October, the temperature drops. Temperatures in November rarely exceed 10°C (50°F) in the Cévennes National Park and hover around 5°C (41°F) in December around Mende.

Rain becomes more frequent, reaching its peak in November. Mushroom enthusiasts will be in paradise! From early December, snow makes its appearance and ski resorts welcome tourists.

Winter in Lozère and the Cévennes

Winters are very cold in Lozère and the Cévennes, with maximum temperatures not exceeding 5°C (41°F) and often negative minimum temperatures.

In terms of precipitation, snowfall is significant but irregular: it can snow over a meter in 24 hours and then the sun can shine for several days in a row.

Spring in Lozère and the Cévennes

In March and April, winter lingers on in Lozère and the Cévennes: it is still cold and snow is still present.

From early May, spring settles in for good: temperatures gradually rise with averages around 17°C (63°F) in Le Vigan. However, it is a very rainy month, with about ten days of rain.

In June, even though rain is still present, it is generally beautiful and warm!



Temperatures and rainfall in Cévennes-Lozère

On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Cévennes-Lozère and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Mende (Lozère), Alès, Florac, Le Vigan and Cévennes National Park.


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cévennes-Lozère

Find out when Cévennes-Lozère 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 Cévennes-Lozère

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Cévennes-Lozère is high in: May, June, July, August and September.

  • Very low season in Cévennes-Lozère: January, February and December.
  • Low season in Cévennes-Lozère: March, April, October and November.
  • High season in Cévennes-Lozère: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Cévennes-Lozère: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Cévennes-Lozère month by month




Where to go in Cévennes-Lozère?

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.mayjun.jul.aug.sep.oct.nov.dec.
Mende (Lozère)40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Alès49°F50°F58°F63°F70°F79°F85°F85°F77°F67°F56°F50°F
Florac40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Le Vigan49°F50°F58°F63°F70°F79°F85°F85°F77°F67°F56°F50°F
Cévennes National Park40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Gorges du Tarn43°F45°F52°F59°F65°F74°F79°F81°F72°F63°F50°F45°F
Hures-la-Parade40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Javols (Gévaudan)40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
La Malène40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Langogne40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Marvejols40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Meyrueis43°F45°F52°F59°F65°F74°F79°F81°F72°F63°F50°F45°F
Mont Lozère40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Saint-Jean-du-Gard49°F50°F58°F63°F70°F79°F85°F85°F77°F67°F56°F50°F
Cascade de Runes40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Gorges de la Jonte43°F45°F52°F59°F65°F74°F79°F81°F72°F63°F50°F45°F
La Garde Guérin (Prévenchères)40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Peyre en Aubrac40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F
Portes49°F50°F58°F63°F70°F79°F85°F85°F77°F67°F56°F50°F
Saint-Chély-d'Apcher40°F41°F49°F54°F61°F70°F76°F76°F68°F58°F47°F41°F

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Is this weather information for Cévennes-Lozère reliable?

Climate data for Cévennes-Lozère has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Cévennes-Lozère allows us to determine the average for each month in Mende (Lozère), Alès, Florac, Le Vigan, Cévennes National Park, Gorges du Tarn, Hures-la-Parade, Javols (Gévaudan), and 16 other cities.

So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.

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