Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 10°
nights 0 to 2°
- 13 rainy days · 124 mm
- 5.9 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Annecy?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug26°fair
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov11°not recommended
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Annecy, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 0° | 5.4 h | 113 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | 2° | 6.9 h | 84 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 12° | 3° | 8.4 h | 114 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 15° | 5° | 10.1 h | 119 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 10.6 h | 149 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 14° | 12.3 h | 139 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 16° | 13 h | 141 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 16° | 11.6 h | 88 mm | 10 d | |
| September | 21° | 13° | 9.9 h | 127 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 7.9 h | 156 mm | 13 d | |
| November | 11° | 4° | 6 h | 138 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 7° | 1° | 5.4 h | 174 mm | 16 d |
The four seasons in Annecy, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Palais de l'Isle) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights 3 to 9°
- 13 rainy days · 127 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 14 to 16°
- 12 rainy days · 123 mm
- 12.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 21°
nights 4 to 13°
- 12 rainy days · 140 mm
- 7.9 h of sun
Book early for May to July and September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Annecy, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h43 of daylight, in December 8h40, a difference of 7h03.
9h02Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h55May
15h43Jun
15h23Jul
14h07Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h23Nov
8h40Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Palais de l'Isle" (45.90°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Annecy, month by month
What to see and do
EventsVenetian CarnivalFebruary to MarchAnimation Film FestivalJuneFête du LacAugustRetour des AlpagesOctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, April, July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Annecy, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- February to MarchVenetian Carnival
In late February or early March, masked costumed figures from all over Europe pose in silence in the streets of the old town.
- JuneAnimation Film Festival big crowds
In mid-June, the town fills with industry professionals and students, with screenings by the lake and rowdy showings at Bonlieu.
- AugustFête du Lac big crowds
On the first Saturday of August, a fireworks display set to music is launched from barges, facing the Pâquier lawn.
- OctoberRetour des Alpages big crowds
On a Saturday in October, the herds back from the mountains pass through the old town, among cheese stalls and demonstrations of traditional crafts.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°0° at night
- 113 mm · 12 d
- 5.4 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 84 mm · 12 d
- 6.9 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 114 mm · 13 d
- 8.4 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°5° at night
- 119 mm · 11 d
- 10.1 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 149 mm · 15 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°14° at night
- 139 mm · 16 d
- 12.3 h
High season, book early
July
Recommended26°16° at night
- 141 mm · 11 d
- 13 h
High season, book early
August
Fair26°16° at night
- 88 mm · 10 d
- 11.6 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°13° at night
- 127 mm · 11 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°9° at night
- 156 mm · 13 d
- 7.9 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 138 mm · 13 d
- 6 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°1° at night
- 174 mm · 16 d
- 5.4 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (113 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.4 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Expect 6.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Expect 8.4 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 149 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 139 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (141 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 13 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (127 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (156 mm). Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (138 mm). Expect 6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 174 mm of rain over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.4 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Annecy?
May to July and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 26 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Palais de l'Isle).
Which month should you avoid in Annecy?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 174 mm over 16 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Palais de l'Isle).
What is the hottest month in Annecy?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palais de l'Isle).
What is the coldest month in Annecy?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palais de l'Isle).
What is the driest month in Annecy?
February: 84 mm over 12 days of rain, against 174 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Annecy?
July, with 13 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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