Quick answer
September is usually the single best month for value: still warm, noticeably cheaper, and much quieter than July or August.
Best for comfort and value: June and September, with warm days, lively markets, and, in September especially, thinning crowds and lower prices.
Best for heat and long evenings: July–August, hot and busy, average afternoons near 30°C with heatwave peaks of 35–38°C, but the Gardon and the terraces are at their best.
The best times to visit Uzès are late spring, from May to June, and September, when average highs sit in the low-to-high twenties, the markets are lively, and crowds are noticeably thinner than in high summer. July and August are hottest, with afternoons averaging near 30°C and heatwave peaks of 35–38°C, though the Gardon's cool water, 18–21°C in summer, and the evening life make up for it. Winter is mild and quiet, averaging 10–11°C by day, and brings truffle season to the Uzès market.
| Season | Months | Typical high | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mar–May | 15–22°C | Warm, comfortable; markets at their best in May |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26–31°C | Hot and busy; average near 30°C, heatwave peaks 35–38°C |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14–27°C | Warm, quieter; vendanges in September, the best-value month |
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 10–11°C | Mild, quiet; truffle market Wednesday and Saturday |
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0°C | 4.7°C | Truffle market in full swing; Truffle Festival mid-month |
| February | 11.2°C | 4.7°C | Coldest month on average; truffle market continues |
| March | 14.8°C | 4.6°C | Truffle market ends; garrigue starts to green |
| April | 18.3°C | 7.7°C | Garrigue flowers; markets fill up; Mistral possible |
| May | 21.8°C | 13.3°C | Market at its most colourful; swimming season opens |
| June | 26.3°C | 14.8°C | Full summer warmth; fewer crowds than July or August |
| July | 29.9°C | 19.4°C | Peak heat and crowds; book well ahead |
| August | 30.7°C | 17.2°C | Hottest month; heatwave peaks 35–38°C; Fête Votive |
| September | 27.0°C | 14.0°C | Best-value month: warm, cheaper, quieter; vendanges begin |
| October | 19.4°C | 10.1°C | Underrated: mild, quiet; harvest colours linger |
| November | 14.4°C | 9.0°C | Cooling fast; quiet season begins |
| December | 9.9°C | 3.0°C | Truffle market reopens mid-month; small Christmas market |
Figures are typical long-term averages for the Uzès area, not one year's official readings, so any given day can run warmer or cooler.
What we know from our visits
We purchased La Valette Boutique in March 2026. Our direct experience of the region spans spring and early summer; our observations on autumn and winter draw on conversations with the previous owner, neighbours and the producers we have come to know through the Saturday market.
What we can say: the Gard in April and May is quieter, greener and cooler than most people expect. The garrigue flowers in April, with yellow broom and wild rosemary, and evenings are cold enough for a fire. June begins a long season through September. Truffle season at Uzès gives the colder months a specific reason to visit.
The most consistent piece of advice we have received, and which we pass on: October is underestimated. The light is extraordinary, the temperature is still warm, and the summer visitors have gone. Whichever month ends up suiting you, the natural next step is simply to check dates at La Valette Boutique and see what's available.
Spring · March–May
The best all-round season
Spring is arguably the finest time to visit. March starts cool, with average highs near 15°C and the garrigue still bare; by May, average highs reach close to 22°C and lows have climbed into the low teens. The garrigue flowers through April, the Saturday market fills up, and the Gardon river runs high and fast after the winter rains. Tourist numbers are modest and accommodation is easy to find. Ideal for cycling, walking and long lunches. The one thing to watch for is the Mistral, a strong, cold wind that can sweep through for a few days at a time and make cycling harder, though it leaves the light exceptional once it clears.
The Saturday market in Uzès is at its most colourful in May, with strawberries, asparagus and the first cherries of the season.
Summer · June–August
Peak season: heat and light
Summer is when the Gard is at its most itself. Afternoons average around 30°C from late June through August, with occasional heatwave (canicule) spikes pushing the thermometer to 35–38°C, mostly in July and August. The light is extraordinary. The Gardon river becomes a string of emerald swimming pools, with water around 18–21°C, cool enough to feel properly refreshing. Evenings are warm enough for dinner outdoors until midnight. July and August are busy, so book ahead; early August also brings Uzès' own Fête Votive, a free four-day bull-tradition festival that adds a local crowd spike on top of the usual summer tourism. June is the ideal compromise: full summer warmth with noticeably fewer crowds. Plan around the heat: mornings and evenings are for being outside, midday to late afternoon for retreating indoors or into the water. July also overlaps with the Festival d'Avignon, forty minutes away, which fills the wider region.
Arrive at the Pont du Gard before 9am or after 5pm in July and August. The light at those hours is also better.
Autumn · September–November
Vendanges, truffles and empty roads
September is the best-value month of the year: still warm, average highs near 27°C, but noticeably cheaper and quieter than July or August as the summer crowds thin out. It's also harvest month: the vineyards turn gold, and the garrigue smells of wild thyme and rosemary after the first rains. Swimming continues into early-to-mid October, when average highs are still close to 19°C. Mid-to-late September brings Nîmes' Féria des Vendanges, a bullfighting and street festival forty minutes away that some visitors prefer to plan around rather than into. By November, average highs have dropped to around 14°C and the season turns quiet. Truffle season picks up again from mid-December.
The wine harvest (vendanges) runs through September. Some domaines welcome visitors during this period, so ask at La Valette.
Winter · December–February
Quiet, mild and underrated
Winter in the Gard is mild by northern European standards: average highs run 10 to 11°C through December, January and February, with overnight lows regularly dropping to 3–5°C, though plenty of days are clear and sunny enough to feel warmer in direct light. The roads are empty. It's worth checking ahead, though: some restaurants, smaller boutiques and seasonal cafés close for a winter break at some point between November and February, so always confirm opening hours before a special trip. Uzès at Christmas has a small but genuine market. Truffle season is the main event: the Uzès truffle market runs Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 08:00 to 12:00, on Place aux Herbes, from mid-December through March, with black Périgord/Gard truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) sold alongside Pélardon cheese and Duché d'Uzès wine. The Uzès Truffle Festival, usually in mid-January, adds a bigger market and an auction on the Sunday.
The Uzès truffle market runs Wednesday and Saturday, 7:30–13:00, on Place aux Herbes, from mid-December through March. See the Uzès Markets guide for current days and hours.
Frequently asked questions
Late spring (May–June) and September are the best times to visit Uzès. Average highs sit in the low-to-high twenties, the markets are at their liveliest, and tourist numbers stay manageable. September in particular is the single best value month: still warm, but markedly cheaper and quieter than July or August. July and August are hotter and busier, but the swimming and evening life are at their best. Whichever month you choose, La Valette Boutique's two apartments are available year-round, so it's worth checking dates once you've settled on a season.
Uzès has a Mediterranean climate. Summer afternoons average around 30°C from late June to August, with heatwave (canicule) peaks reaching 35–38°C, mostly in July and August. Spring and autumn are milder, with average highs running from about 15°C in March up to 27°C in September. Winters are mild by northern European standards, averaging 10–11°C by day from December to February, with plenty of sunny days, though nights can drop to 3–5°C.
Yes. Winter in Uzès is mild and underrated: average daytime highs of 10–11°C, plenty of sunny days, and roads and restaurants that are genuinely quiet. It's also truffle season, with a market on Place aux Herbes every Wednesday and Saturday morning from mid-December through March. A few restaurants and shops do close for a winter break, so check ahead for specific places, but overall it's one of the best-kept secrets of the region.
Truffle season at Uzès runs from mid-December through March. The market takes place Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 7:30 to 13:00, on Place aux Herbes, where black Périgord/Gard truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) are sold alongside Pélardon cheese and Duché d'Uzès wine. The Uzès Truffle Festival adds a dedicated market and auction, usually in mid-January.
The vendanges in the Gard typically run through September, starting in late August for the earliest varieties. The Duché d'Uzès appellation harvests on limestone and garrigue terrain, producing rosé, red and white wines. If you want a fixed date to plan around, Nîmes' Féria des Vendanges, forty minutes from Uzès, marks the harvest with bullfighting and free street festivities.
The Mistral is a strong, cold, gusty wind that sweeps down the Rhône valley, usually in short bursts of a few days at a time rather than settling in for a whole trip. It can make cycling and time outdoors harder while it blows, and terrace tables and umbrellas tend to get stowed away. It also clears the sky completely, and the light afterward is some of the best in the region. It can happen in any season and isn't something to plan a trip around, just to be ready for.
September. Average highs are still around 27°C, the Gardon is still swimmable, the markets and vineyards are at their most interesting with the harvest underway, and both accommodation prices and crowds drop noticeably compared with July and August. June is the next best value month: full summer warmth with a fraction of the peak-season crowds.
The Gardon typically runs around 18–21°C in summer, cool enough to feel genuinely refreshing rather than cold. Swimming is comfortable from around May, once the water has warmed and the winter flow has eased, through to early-to-mid October. July and August are the warmest and most reliable months for a swim, though the river is also at its most popular then.
The Uzès truffle market runs Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 7:30 to 13:00, on Place aux Herbes, from mid-December through March. Black Périgord/Gard truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) are sold alongside Pélardon goat cheese and local Duché d'Uzès wine. The Uzès Truffle Festival, usually in mid-January, adds a larger market and an auction on the Sunday.
The grape harvest itself moves with the weather each year, usually starting in late August and running through September. The closest thing to a fixed date is Nîmes' Féria des Vendanges, which celebrates the harvest with bullfighting and free street festivities; it takes place in mid-September, about forty minutes from Uzès.
Uzès' own Fête Votive is the one to know: a free, four-day festival of Camargue bull traditions held in early August that adds a local crowd and noise spike on top of the usual summer tourism. The Festival d'Avignon, forty minutes away, runs through most of July and fills hotels across the wider region. Nîmes' Féria des Vendanges in late September marks the other end of the season.
Some restaurants, smaller boutiques and seasonal businesses close for a winter break at some point between November and February, often for one to three weeks rather than the whole season. It varies year to year and place to place, so it's worth checking opening hours before a special trip, especially midweek outside the Wednesday and Saturday market days. The main Uzès market itself runs year-round.
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