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Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve

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Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Best timeJul–Nov
Set inProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–75°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 62%
WarmestJul · 75°F
WettestMay
Best windowJul–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Where the Alps plunge toward the Mediterranean, pristine mountain dark.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Nov, the 5 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Fondation Maeght
30 mi away
Promenade des Anglais
33 mi away
Hotel Negresco
33 mi away
Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice
33 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve is July–November, in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

Where is Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve?

Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve is in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

What is Alpes Azur Mercantour Dark Sky Reserve known for?

Where the Alps plunge toward the Mediterranean, pristine mountain dark.

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