Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 10°
nights -5 to -3°
- 7 rainy days · 74 mm
When is the best time to visit the Écrins (Vallouise)?
- Jan7°recommended
- Feb10°recommended
- Mar12°fair
- Apr15°not recommended
- May19°fair
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov11°not recommended
- Dec8°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Écrins (Vallouise), month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -5° | 70 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| February | 10° | -3° | 55 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| March | 12° | -2° | 77 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 15° | 1° | 54 mm | 7 d | |
| May | 19° | 5° | 81 mm | 9 d | |
| June | 24° | 9° | 57 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 11° | 31 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 10° | 61 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 7° | 52 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 4° | 135 mm | 9 d | |
| November | 11° | 0° | 104 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 8° | -4° | 97 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in the Écrins (Vallouise), in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Vallouise) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights -2 to 5°
- 8 rainy days · 71 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 28°
nights 9 to 11°
- 8 rainy days · 50 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 22°
nights 0 to 7°
- 8 rainy days · 97 mm
Book early for January to February and June to 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 the Écrins (Vallouise), 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 15h34 of daylight, in December 8h48, a difference of 6h46.
9h09Jan
10h21Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h49May
15h34Jun
15h16Jul
14h03Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h29Nov
8h48Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Vallouise" (44.85°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Écrins (Vallouise), month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: March, April, May, July, August, September, October
- Towns & culture: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended7°-5° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended10°-3° at night
- 55 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Fair12°-2° at night
- 77 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended15°1° at night
- 54 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair19°5° at night
- 81 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended24°9° at night
- 57 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°11° at night
- 31 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°10° at night
- 61 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°7° at night
- 52 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°4° at night
- 135 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 104 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair8°-4° at night
- 97 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 55 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (135 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, -4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (97 mm). 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 the Écrins (Vallouise)?
January to February and June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 7 to 28 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Vallouise).
Which month should you avoid in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 104 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Vallouise).
What is the hottest month in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vallouise).
What is the coldest month in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and -5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vallouise).
What is the driest month in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
July: 31 mm over 6 days of rain, against 135 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
The gap between day and night reaches 17 °C in July: 28 °C in the afternoon, 11 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Écrins (Vallouise)?
March, April, May, July, August, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Vallouise), the safest windows for walking.
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