Winter
Dec → Feb4 to 7°
nights -3 to -1°
- 13 rainy days · 128 mm
When is the best time to visit the Vercors?
- Jan4°recommended
- Feb7°recommended
- Mar9°fair
- Apr12°not recommended
- May16°fair
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul24°recommended
- Aug23°recommended
- Sep18°recommended
- Oct15°fair
- Nov8°not recommended
- Dec6°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Vercors, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -3° | 122 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| February | 7° | -1° | 102 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| March | 9° | 0° | 122 mm | 14 d | |
| April | 12° | 3° | 108 mm | 13 d | |
| May | 16° | 7° | 163 mm | 19 d | |
| June | 21° | 12° | 152 mm | 17 d | ✓ |
| July | 24° | 14° | 109 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 13° | 102 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 18° | 10° | 106 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 7° | 128 mm | 11 d | |
| November | 8° | 2° | 139 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 6° | -2° | 160 mm | 14 d |
The four seasons in the Vercors, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Villard-de-Lans) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 16°
nights 0 to 7°
- 15 rainy days · 131 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 24°
nights 12 to 14°
- 13 rainy days · 121 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 18°
nights 2 to 10°
- 12 rainy days · 124 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 Vercors, 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 8h46, a difference of 6h50.
9h07Jan
10h20Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h50May
15h36Jun
15h17Jul
14h04Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h28Nov
8h46Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Villard-de-Lans" (45.07°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Vercors, month by month
EventsLa Foulée BlancheJanuaryVercors maquis commemorationsJulyDeer rutSeptember to OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Vercors, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JanuaryLa Foulée Blanche
Autrans welcomes thousands of cross-country skiers on the plateaus, for one of France's great mass-participation races.
- JulyVercors maquis commemorations
Vassieux and the Saint-Nizier memorial cemetery hold ceremonies in mid-July, in memory of the summer of 1944.
- September to OctoberDeer rut
On the Hauts-Plateaux and around Corrençon, stags bellow at dawn and dusk for a few weeks.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended4°-3° at night
- 122 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended7°-1° at night
- 102 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Fair9°0° at night
- 122 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 108 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair16°7° at night
- 163 mm · 19 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended21°12° at night
- 152 mm · 17 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended24°14° at night
- 109 mm · 12 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended23°13° at night
- 102 mm · 11 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended18°10° at night
- 106 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair15°7° at night
- 128 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended8°2° at night
- 139 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair6°-2° at night
- 160 mm · 14 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (122 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Frequent rain: 122 mm over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Frequent rain: 163 mm over 19 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 152 mm over 17 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (109 mm). High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (102 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (106 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (128 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (139 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Frequent rain: 160 mm over 14 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 the Vercors?
January to February and June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 4 to 24 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Villard-de-Lans).
Which month should you avoid in the Vercors?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 139 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Villard-de-Lans).
What is the hottest month in the Vercors?
July, with 24 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Villard-de-Lans).
What is the coldest month in the Vercors?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Villard-de-Lans).
What is the driest month in the Vercors?
February: 102 mm over 12 days of rain, against 163 mm in May, the wettest month.
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