Winter
Dec → Feb4 to 7°
nights -4 to -2°
- 9 rainy days · 96 mm
When is the best time to visit Les Deux Alpes?
- Jan4°recommended
- Feb7°recommended
- Mar9°recommended
- Apr12°fair
- May15°not recommended
- Jun21°fair
- Jul24°recommended
- Aug23°recommended
- Sep19°fair
- Oct15°not recommended
- Nov8°not recommended
- Dec6°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Les Deux Alpes, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -4° | 94 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| February | 7° | -2° | 57 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| March | 9° | -1° | 77 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| April | 12° | 2° | 52 mm | 7 d | |
| May | 15° | 5° | 87 mm | 11 d | |
| June | 21° | 10° | 74 mm | 11 d | |
| July | 24° | 12° | 66 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 12° | 75 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 19° | 8° | 56 mm | 7 d | |
| October | 15° | 6° | 105 mm | 8 d | |
| November | 8° | 0° | 96 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 6° | -2° | 138 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in Les Deux Alpes, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Les Deux Alpes) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 15°
nights -1 to 5°
- 9 rainy days · 72 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 24°
nights 10 to 12°
- 8 rainy days · 72 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 19°
nights 0 to 8°
- 8 rainy days · 86 mm
Book early for January to March and July to August
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 Les Deux Alpes, 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 15h36 of daylight, in December 8h47, a difference of 6h49.
9h08Jan
10h21Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h50May
15h36Jun
15h17Jul
14h04Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h28Nov
8h47Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Les Deux Alpes" (45.01°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Les Deux Alpes, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, July, August, September, October
- Towns & culture: March, April, May, 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
Recommended4°-4° at night
- 94 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended7°-2° at night
- 57 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended9°-1° at night
- 77 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair12°2° at night
- 52 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended15°5° at night
- 87 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair21°10° at night
- 74 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended24°12° at night
- 66 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended23°12° at night
- 75 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Fair19°8° at night
- 56 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 105 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended8°0° at night
- 96 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair6°-2° at night
- 138 mm · 10 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 75 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 56 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (138 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 Les Deux Alpes?
January to March and July to August: over these months, recorded highs range from 4 to 24 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Les Deux Alpes).
Which month should you avoid in Les Deux Alpes?
October: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 105 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Les Deux Alpes).
What is the hottest month in Les Deux Alpes?
July, with 24 °C on average in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Les Deux Alpes).
What is the coldest month in Les Deux Alpes?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Les Deux Alpes).
What is the driest month in Les Deux Alpes?
April: 52 mm over 7 days of rain, against 138 mm in December, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Les Deux Alpes?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in July: 24 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Les Deux Alpes?
April, 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 (Les Deux Alpes), the safest windows for walking.
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