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Best time to visit Provence
The best times to visit Provence (Marseille) are in April, May, June, July, August and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Provence destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Provence. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
- Arles
- Hyeres
- Le Lavandou
- Les Issambres
- Marseille
- Saint-Tropez
- Toulon
- Aix-en-Provence
- Antibes
- Cavalaire-sur-Mer
- Frejus
- Saint-Raphael
- Sainte-Maxime
- Avignon
- Cannes
- Cap-Ferrat
- Juan-les-Pins
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule
- Menton
- Nice
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Manosque
- Digne
- Saint-Martin-Vesubie
- Gap
- Briancon
- Isola 2000
When is the best time to visit Provence?
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The weather guide for Provence (Marseille) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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More about Provence
Explore our complete guide to Provence with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Provence.
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Provence essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Provence with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Provence - quick facts | |
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| Flight time✝ | 2 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + E plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
Travelling to Provence?
Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Provence in 2026/2027.
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Holidays to Provence
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Love Holidays Book holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. Pay low deposits and get best price promise. |
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easyJet holidays Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including Provence, France. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Provence and beyond. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to France and more. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Provence. |
Tours to Provence
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including France. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in France. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Provence, France and beyond. |
Flights to Provence
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including France. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including France via its hub in Paris. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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Vueling Spanish low-cost airline and one of Europe's fastest growing. Offers affordable flights to Europe, North Africa and the Near East. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Provence. |
Hotels in Provence
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including France. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Provence, France. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Provence, France. |
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Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites. |
Accommodation in Provence
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Pierre & Vacances Major European tourism group specialising in self-catering ski and sun accommodation in France, Spain and beyond. |
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Simpson Travel Family-run tour operator with an award-winning collection of handpicked properties across Europe including France. |
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Solmar Villas Award-winning family-run holiday operator with over 2,500 villas across 40+ destinations including Provence, France. |
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Eurocamp Leading outdoor camping holiday provider with 400 locations throughout Europe including France, Spain and Italy. |
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Oliver's Travels Specialists in luxury villa holidays. All accommodation is handpicked with locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond. |
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Summer France French holiday specialists with 35 years of experience. Its collection includes villas with private pools, apartments and cottages. |
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The Plum Guide Premium travel platform handpicking the best vacation rentals, holiday homes, short-term lets and Airbnbs across 25+ sites. |
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Top Villas Luxury global holiday company offering a curated portfolio of premium vacation homes and villas in Provence and beyond. |
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Vintage Travel Independent villa holiday company specialising in private homes across Europe including Provence, France and beyond. |
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Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect. |
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VRBO Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide. |
River cruises in Provence
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Avalon Waterways Explore some of Europe's spectacular rivers with this award-winning river cruise and small ship cruise line. |
Things to do in Provence
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Viator The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor. |
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Get Your Guide Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents. |
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Tiqets Online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Partners with over 2500 venues across 60+ countries including France. |
Buses & trains in Provence
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Flixbus International bus and train operator operating great-value, long-distance services across 40+ countries across France. |
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Rail Europe Global travel brand for European train tickets and passes. Partners with 230+ rail operators across 35 countries. |
Car hire in Provence
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Avis Award-winning global car rental provider with over 5,500 locations across 170 countries including France. |
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Enjoy Travel Compare and book car hire, hotels, airport parking, attractions and more on this trusted global travel platform. |
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Enterprise Long-standing car rental agency with over 9,500 locations across 90+ countries including Provence, France. |
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Carrentals.co.uk Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation. |
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Holiday Autos Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including Provence. |
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KAYAK Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more. |
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Zest Car Rental Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide. |
Ferries in Provence
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Brittany Ferries French ferry company offering direct sails to some of the best holiday destinations across France and Spain. |
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Stena Line Swedish shipping line company and one of the world's largest ferry operators. Connects 11 countries within Europe. |
Money transfers to Provence
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Wise.com Formerly TransferWise, this British fintech company offers low-cost money transfers, multi-currency accounts and more. |
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XE Money Transfers Global fintech company offering reliable money transfers across 190+ countries in over 130+ currencies. |
Airport taxis for Provence
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Hoppa Search, compare and book taxis, shuttles, trains and more from 1,000s of providers worldwide including in Provence. |
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Shuttle Direct Taxi, bus and shuttle service offering great-value airport transfers to worldwide destinations including Provence and more. |
eSIMs for Provence
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Amigo Trusted eSIM provider for international travel in over 194 destinations. Easy to install with no roaming fees. |
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Airalo The world's first eSIM store, offering affordable eSIMs for 200+ countries around the world including France. |
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Holafly International eSIM provider offering unlimited data, zero roaming charges and easy installation. |
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Roamless Global eSIM provider operating in over 200 countries including France. Pay-as-you-go and data plans available. |
Provence travel deals
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Provence travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Provence from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Provence - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Provence - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Safe travel advisories for Provence - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Provence - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Provence.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Provence travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Provence with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Provence - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Provence - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Provence - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Provence, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provence travel features
Do you want to learn more about Provence? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Provence.
Provence FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Provence including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Provence?
The hottest time of year in Marseille, Provence is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Provence?
In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Marseille, Provence with 84mm on average. There are normally 9 days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Provence?
The sunniest time of year in Marseille, Provence is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Provence?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Marseille, Provence in August when the water temperature reaches 23°C.
What is the flight time to Provence from the UK?
The flight time to Provence from the UK is typically 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Provence and the UK?
The time difference between Provence and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Provence?
What is the currency in Provence?
The currency in Provence is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to Provence with TransferGo* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Provence?
Provence uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Provence?
They drive on the right side of the road in Provence.
Find out more about driving in France with International Drivers Association*, RAC* and AA*.
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