International Dark Sky Reserve

Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve

Occitanie, France

Best timeMay–Sep

Set inOccitanie, France

In season~73°F high

Climate36–81°F

CurrencyEUR

LanguageFrench

TimezoneUTC+01:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJul · 66%

WarmestJul · 81°F

WettestNov

Best windowMay–Sep

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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

One of Europe's largest dark-sky reserves, in the Cevennes massif.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, 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

Route des Grandes Alpes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve is May–September, in Occitanie, France.

Where is Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve?

Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve is in Occitanie, France.

What is Cevennes Dark Sky Reserve known for?

One of Europe's largest dark-sky reserves, in the Cevennes massif.

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