Winter
Dec → Feb3 to 6°
nights -1 to 0°
- 16 rainy days · 156 mm
When is the best time to visit the Vosges?
- Jan3°recommended
- Feb6°recommended
- Mar9°fair
- Apr12°not recommended
- May16°fair
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul23°recommended
- Aug23°fair
- Sep18°recommended
- Oct14°recommended
- Nov8°fair
- Dec5°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Vosges, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -1° | 184 mm | 17 d | ✓ |
| February | 6° | 0° | 126 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| March | 9° | 1° | 129 mm | 14 d | |
| April | 12° | 4° | 98 mm | 13 d | |
| May | 16° | 8° | 127 mm | 15 d | |
| June | 21° | 13° | 112 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| July | 23° | 14° | 78 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 14° | 72 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 18° | 11° | 87 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 14° | 8° | 109 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| November | 8° | 3° | 135 mm | 15 d | |
| December | 5° | 0° | 159 mm | 16 d |
The four seasons in the Vosges, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Gérardmer) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 16°
nights 1 to 8°
- 14 rainy days · 118 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 23°
nights 13 to 14°
- 14 rainy days · 87 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 18°
nights 3 to 11°
- 13 rainy days · 110 mm
Book early for January to February, June to July and September to October
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 Vosges, 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 16h02 of daylight, in December 8h23, a difference of 7h39.
8h46Jan
10h09Feb
11h45Mar
13h35Apr
15h09May
16h02Jun
15h40Jul
14h17Aug
12h30Sep
10h43Oct
9h10Nov
8h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Gérardmer" (48.07°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Vosges, month by month
EventsGérardmer Fantastic Film FestivalJanuaryGérardmer Daffodil FestivalAprilBilberry pickingJuly to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Vosges, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JanuaryGérardmer Fantastic Film Festival
In late January, the cinemas of Gérardmer screen fantasy films for five days, while the resort is still in the middle of the ski season.
- AprilGérardmer Daffodil Festival
In April, every other year, floats covered in hand-picked daffodils parade through the streets of the resort.
- July to AugustBilberry picking
In July and August, bilberries ripen on the high summit pastures; farm inns serve them as tarts from the Col de la Schlucht to the Hohneck.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended3°-1° at night
- 184 mm · 17 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended6°0° at night
- 126 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Fair9°1° at night
- 129 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 98 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair16°8° at night
- 127 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended21°13° at night
- 112 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended23°14° at night
- 78 mm · 13 d
High season, book early
August
Fair23°14° at night
- 72 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended18°11° at night
- 87 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended14°8° at night
- 109 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair8°3° at night
- 135 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair5°0° at night
- 159 mm · 16 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Frequent rain: 184 mm over 17 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Frequent rain: 126 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Frequent rain: 129 mm over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 16 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 127 mm over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 112 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (78 mm). High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Frequent rain: 135 mm over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Frequent rain: 159 mm over 16 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 Vosges?
January to February, June to July and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 3 to 23 °C, with 14 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Gérardmer).
Which month should you avoid in the Vosges?
April: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 98 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Gérardmer).
What is the hottest month in the Vosges?
July, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gérardmer).
What is the coldest month in the Vosges?
January, with 3 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gérardmer).
What is the driest month in the Vosges?
August: 72 mm over 13 days of rain, against 184 mm in January, the wettest month.
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