Seasons and events
The seasons of the delta, then events with verified dates.
The seasons
- Winter
Many ducks spend the winter here, especially on the Vaccarès lagoon.
More than 10,000 common cranes are counted every winter.
The mistral can make winter harsh; temperatures often drop below freezing.
December, January, February
- Spring
April and early May bring short but heavy rain.
Greater flamingos nest on a man-made islet in the Fangassier lagoon.
About 150,000 birds pass through the Camargue every year, a major stopover on their migration routes.
March, April, May
- Summer
A long hot, dry season: 524 mm of rain a year, one of the lowest totals in France.
Up to 30,000 greater flamingos are present.
Mosquito season: the Camargue is home to 40 species.
June, July, August
- Autumn
Thunderstorms usually happen in autumn.
Migrating birds pass back through the delta; ducks and cranes arrive for the winter.
September, October, November
Events
October pilgrimage (Mary Salome)
17 to 18 October 2026
Lowering of the reliquaries on Saturday; pilgrimage mass, procession of the boat and blessing of the sea on Sunday, then raising of the reliquaries.
Every year, on the weekend closest to 22 October.
Easter Feria
26 to 29 March 2027
Bullfights in the arena and free street events organised by the Feria Committee since 1965.
Every year at Easter.
Gardians’ Festival
1 May 2027
Organised by the Brotherhood of Gardians (founded 1512): parade through town in the morning and gardian games.
Every 1 May since 1984; every three years, election of the Queen of Arles.
Gypsy pilgrimage
24 to 25 May 2027
On 24 May Sara is carried in procession to the sea; on the 25th, the feast of Mary Jacobe with the procession of the saints’ boat and blessing of the sea. Gypsies from all over Europe take part.
Every year on 24 and 25 May.