When to go · Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaison-la-Romaine in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, 35°C (95°F)+), January (Roman sites closed).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, 95°F (35°C)+), January (Roman sites closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, 35°C (95°F)+), January (Roman sites closed).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, 95°F (35°C)+), January (Roman sites closed).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Vaison-la-RomaineHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Vaison-la-Romaine, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
May: 7
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, 35°C+), January (Roman sites closed).
May: Inside Vaison-la-Romaine's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Vaison-la-Romaine: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings