Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 8°
nights 1 to 3°
- 11 rainy days · 82 mm
When is the best time to visit Évian and the Chablais?
- Jan6°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug26°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct16°fair
- Nov10°not recommended
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Évian and the Chablais, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 1° | 81 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 8° | 2° | 56 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 12° | 4° | 70 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 16° | 7° | 74 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 20° | 11° | 107 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 15° | 111 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 18° | 85 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 17° | 89 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 13° | 96 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 10° | 102 mm | 9 d | |
| November | 10° | 5° | 90 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 7° | 3° | 109 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Évian and the Chablais, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Évian) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 20°
nights 4 to 11°
- 10 rainy days · 84 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 15 to 18°
- 9 rainy days · 95 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 22°
nights 5 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 96 mm
Book early for May 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 Évian and the Chablais, 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 15h47 of daylight, in December 8h36, a difference of 7h11.
8h58Jan
10h15Feb
11h46Mar
13h30Apr
14h58May
15h47Jun
15h27Jul
14h10Aug
12h28Sep
10h48Oct
9h20Nov
8h36Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Évian" (46.40°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Évian and the Chablais, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November
- 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
Not recommended6°1° at night
- 81 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°2° at night
- 56 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 70 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°7° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°11° at night
- 107 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 111 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°18° at night
- 85 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended26°17° at night
- 89 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 96 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair16°10° at night
- 102 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended10°5° at night
- 90 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°3° at night
- 109 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (107 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (85 mm). High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (89 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (109 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 Évian and the Chablais?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 28 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Évian).
Which month should you avoid in Évian and the Chablais?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 109 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Évian).
What is the hottest month in Évian and the Chablais?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Évian).
What is the coldest month in Évian and the Chablais?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Évian).
What is the driest month in Évian and the Chablais?
February: 56 mm over 9 days of rain, against 111 mm in June, the wettest month.
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