Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 11°
nights -2 to -1°
- 6 rainy days · 60 mm
When is the best time to visit Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
- Jan8°recommended
- Feb11°recommended
- Mar14°fair
- Apr17°not recommended
- May21°fair
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug29°recommended
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct18°fair
- Nov12°not recommended
- Dec8°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | -2° | 54 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| February | 11° | -1° | 46 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| March | 14° | 2° | 53 mm | 6 d | |
| April | 17° | 4° | 49 mm | 7 d | |
| May | 21° | 8° | 89 mm | 11 d | |
| June | 26° | 12° | 68 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 14° | 46 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 29° | 14° | 54 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| September | 23° | 10° | 51 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 18° | 7° | 91 mm | 8 d | |
| November | 12° | 2° | 90 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 8° | -1° | 79 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Embrun) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 2 to 8°
- 8 rainy days · 64 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 30°
nights 12 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 56 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 23°
nights 2 to 10°
- 7 rainy days · 77 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 Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres, 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 15h32 of daylight, in December 8h50, a difference of 6h42.
9h11Jan
10h22Feb
11h47Mar
13h25Apr
14h47May
15h32Jun
15h14Jul
14h02Aug
12h27Sep
10h53Oct
9h31Nov
8h50Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Embrun" (44.57°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: March, April, June, 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
Recommended8°-2° at night
- 54 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended11°-1° at night
- 46 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Fair14°2° at night
- 53 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended17°4° at night
- 49 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair21°8° at night
- 89 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended26°12° at night
- 68 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended30°14° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended29°14° at night
- 54 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended23°10° at night
- 51 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair18°7° at night
- 91 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended12°2° at night
- 90 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair8°-1° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 49 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 90 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. 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 Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
January to February and June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 8 to 30 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Embrun).
Which month should you avoid in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 90 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Embrun).
What is the hottest month in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Embrun).
What is the coldest month in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Embrun).
What is the driest month in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
February: 46 mm over 4 days of rain, against 91 mm in October, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in July: 30 °C in the afternoon, 14 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Serre-Ponçon and Les Orres?
March, April, June, August, September, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Embrun), the safest windows for walking.
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