Tourtour has an inland Mediterranean climate, cooled by its 635 m altitude. Over 1991-2020, average highs range from 8°C in January to 27°C in July and August, and winter nights drop below freezing about one night in two. Around 770 mm of rain falls each year, mostly in October and November; July and August are the driest months. Snow is rare (about one day a month from December to February). The best times to visit are May to June and September, when it is mild and the Verdon is less crowded.
Key facts
- Summer: highs around 27°C, nights at 15°C, about 4 days at 30°C or more a month.
- Winter: highs of 8 to 9°C, frost one night in two in January and February.
- Rain: about 770 mm a year, peaking in October and November (100 to 115 mm).
- Snow: rare, about one day a month from December to February.
- Best time: May, June and September.
Tourtour’s climate in brief
Tourtour has a Mediterranean climate, but an inland one: at 635 m the village is cooler than the Var coast, with winters when it often freezes at night. Météo-France classes it as Mediterranean, in a transition zone.
There is no official weather station in the village. The figures below are 1991-2020 normals calculated for Tourtour (ERA5 reanalysis, grid point at 645 m) from the free Open-Meteo archive. They are modelled values: they show the trends, not the precision of a station. For comparison, the Météo-France station in Aups, 8 km away, records an annual mean of 13.5°C and 784 mm of rain over the same period.
The climate month by month
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Rain | Rain days | Frost nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 0°C | 59 mm | 7 | 17 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 51 mm | 7 | 16 |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 54 mm | 8 | 8 |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 77 mm | 10 | 1 |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 73 mm | 10 | 0 |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 53 mm | 7 | 0 |
| July | 27°C | 16°C | 25 mm | 4 | 0 |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 27 mm | 5 | 0 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 71 mm | 7 | 0 |
| October | 17°C | 9°C | 100 mm | 9 | 0 |
| November | 12°C | 4°C | 114 mm | 10 | 5 |
| December | 9°C | 1°C | 70 mm | 7 | 14 |
| Year | 774 mm | 91 | 60 |
Rain days: days with at least 1 mm. Frost nights: minimum at or below 0°C. 30-year averages, rounded.
Season by season
Spring (March to May)
Days go from 12°C in March to 19°C in May, but nights stay cool and frost has not quite gone in March. April and May are fairly wet, with about ten rain days a month. It is the season of the Egg festival over Easter weekend and of the return of the Provençal market from mid-March.
Summer (June to August)
July and August are the hottest and driest months: highs around 27°C, nights at 15 to 16°C, about 25 mm of rain a month. On average there are 4 to 5 days a month at 30°C or more. The altitude makes evenings on Place des Ormeaux pleasant. It is also the season of night markets and open-air theatre evenings, and when Lake Sainte-Croix and the Verdon Gorge are busiest.
In summer, before a hike, check the heatwave warnings and the forest weather forecast published by Météo-France.
Autumn (September to November)
September is still mild (22°C by day) and one of the best months to come. October and November are the wettest of the year, with 100 to 115 mm of rain on average. The Saint-Denis festival, for the village’s patron saint, is in October.
Winter (December to February)
Highs of 8 to 9°C, nights around 0°C: it freezes about one night in two in January and February. Snow is rare, about one day a month. The village is quiet (call restaurants before you come, the town hall does not publish their opening days), and it is the season when the oil mill works the old way, from November to February.
When to visit Tourtour
| Period | For | Against |
|---|---|---|
| May and June | Mild, long days, Verdon still quiet | Some rainy days in May |
| July and August | Heat, evenings outdoors, festivals and night markets | Crowds in the Verdon, accommodation at its priciest |
| September | Still warm, fewer people, lake still pleasant | First rainy spells late in the month |
| October and November | Autumn colours, Saint-Denis in October | The wettest months |
| December to February | Quiet, oil mill working | Frequent night frost, opening days to check |
Our advice: May, June and September. The village is pleasant all year, but these three months combine mild weather with a less crowded Verdon.
Today’s weather
The 15-day forecast and warnings for Tourtour are on Météo-France’s Tourtour page. Before an outing in the gorge (kayaking, canyoning, hiking), also check the storm warnings: see things to do in the Verdon Gorge.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Tourtour in summer?
Hot but cooler than the lowlands: in July and August average highs are around 27°C and nights drop to about 15°C (1991-2020 normals calculated for the village). There are about 4 days a month at 30°C or more.
Does it snow in Tourtour?
Rarely: about one snow day a month in December, January and February on average over 1991-2020. Frost is more common, with 14 to 17 nights below zero a month in midwinter.
What is the wettest month in Tourtour?
November, with about 115 mm on average, followed by October (100 mm). July is the driest month (about 25 mm).
Where can I check the Tourtour forecast?
On Météo-France's Tourtour page, which gives a 15-day forecast and weather warnings (storms, heatwaves, forest fire risk in summer).
When is the best time to visit Tourtour?
May to June or September for mild weather, long days and fewer people in the Verdon. July and August are pleasant in the village thanks to the altitude, but the Verdon sites are packed. Winter is quiet and cool, and it is the season when the oil mill is working.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Opening times and dates change: confirm before you travel.
- Open-Meteo, historical archive (ERA5 reanalysis, 1991-2020, grid point at 645 m near Tourtour), CC BY 4.0, accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia (French), Tourtour article, climate section (Météo-France Aups station, 1991-2020 normals), accessed 9 November 2026
- Météo-France, Tourtour forecast, accessed 9 November 2026
- Regional tourism board, Oil mill listing (winter operation), accessed 6 November 2026
