Best time to visit Auron

The climate in Auron through the year

When to go

Auron scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 78 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 19°C and the night falls to 9°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 68 % of the time. June is a fair alternative, with scores of 57. The lowest score is in May (26), when days are cool at around 11°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (19°C) is about 19 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 62 mm in July to 132 mm in November (about 1,010 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in November–April, deepest in February (about 60 cm).

Sea and daylight

The sea is 22°C or warmer in July–September, peaking at 25°C in August. It is coldest in February (13°C). Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Auron lies about 1,900 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 12 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Auron scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 74
• City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 85
• Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 87
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 95
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–March

How it compares

Of the 155 destinations Eddigo covers in France, Auron is the 29th coolest over the year and the 63rd driest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 3 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Auron scores 78, La Foux d'Allos (29 km away) scores 75 and Pra Loup (30 km away) scores 78. In May, when Auron is at its lowest, Giens Peninsula scores 86 and lies 150 km away. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.