Enjoy the warmth of beautiful summer days and the coolness of the nights, thanks to our location at an altitude of 500 metres, close to Lac de Sainte-Croix. This is not just a holidaymaker's impression: Météo-France records show it, summer after summer. Here are the figures, month by month, compared with those of the Var coast.
Average minimum temperature in the shade, recorded by Météo-France stations. Bars scaled from 0 to 25 °C.
Above 20 °C, Météo-France speaks of a “tropical night”: the point at which people sleep badly without air conditioning. Out of 62 summer nights.
Month by month, from May to September
Ten-year averages (2016 to 2025). In the afternoon it is as hot as by the sea, sometimes hotter: perfect weather for the lake and the pool. It is at night that everything changes.
| Month | Afternoon at the campsite | Night at the campsite | Night in Toulon |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22 °C | 9 °C | 14 °C |
| June | 28 °C | 14 °C | 19 °C |
| July | 32 °C | 16 °C | 21 °C |
| August | 32 °C | 16 °C | 21 °C |
| September | 26 °C | 12 °C | 17 °C |
And during the 2026 heatwave?
In July and August, summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded, in Aups as in Toulon. Even then the gap held: while the Var coast suffered one stifling night after another, nights around the lake stayed comfortable.
| July and August 2026 | Average night | Nights above 20 °C (out of 62) |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Vallons (Aups station) | 17.3 °C | 6 |
| Hyères | 20.2 °C | 39 |
| Marseille-Marignane | 21.5 °C | 42 |
| Fréjus | 21.6 °C | 50 |
| Toulon | 23.0 °C | 57 |
Why are the nights so cool here?
On the coast, the sea stores heat during the day and releases it at night: the air stays warm until morning. Inland, at an altitude of 500 metres, the drier air cools quickly as soon as the sun sets. The result: a difference of almost 16 °C between afternoon and night in midsummer, compared with 10 °C in Toulon.
Sleeping well at Camping Aux Vallons
- During the day : swim in Lac de Sainte-Croix, a 10-minute walk away, or in the heated swimming pool at the campsite.
- In the evening : dinners on the terrace are pleasantly cool, so bring a light jumper for late evenings.
- At night : on dort fenêtres ouvertes. Pour les plus frileux, nos comfort mobile homes are air-conditioned depuis 2026 et chalets cosy depuis 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Is it too hot at night at the campsite in summer?
Rarely. In July and August, the temperature drops to 16 °C on average at night, and only 2 to 3 nights per summer go above 20 °C, compared with 19 in Hyères and 38 in Toulon.
Is it hot during the day?
Yes, summer afternoons are properly hot: 32 °C on average in July, as hot as Marseille. It is the perfect time for the lake, canoeing in the gorges or the pool.
Where do these figures come from?
From Météo-France's public daily records, published on data.gouv.fr. The campsite has no weather station of its own: the reference is the Aups station, 10 km away and at the same altitude (497 m). Averages cover 2016 to 2025; summer 2026 is shown separately.
Source: Météo-France, basic daily climatological data (data.gouv.fr), Aups, Toulon, Hyères, Fréjus and Marignane stations. Temperatures in the shade. Updated: October 2026.
