Avignon sits in southern France under a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and a distinct autumn rainy season, when warm, moist air off the Mediterranean can produce extremely intense, fast-moving storms known locally as episodes cevenols or Mediterranean episodes.
Sitting where the Rhone meets the Durance, the city has a long history of significant river flooding during Mediterranean storm events. These autumn storms can drop a large fraction of a year’s rainfall in a matter of hours, and because they intensify and move quickly, radar tracking is one of the most important tools French forecasters use to warn of flash flooding. Meteo-France operates the national radar network. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Avignon right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d-Azur in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Avignon, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Avignon rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Avignon?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Provence-Alpes-Cote-d-Azur are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Avignon or pass by.
Is this Avignon rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.