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The Rhône-Alps Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Rhône-Alps is a region in France. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Rhône-Alps over the year. What is the best time to visit the Rhône-Alps?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Rhône-Alps over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Rhône-Alps in January
In January the weather in the Rhône-Alps is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -5°C (23°F) to low in Saint-Just with 11°C (52°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Rhône-Alps.
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in February
In February the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Lyon to mixed in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -3°C (27°F) to moderate in Saint-Just with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in March
In March the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to good in Lyon. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with 1°C (34°F) to moderate in Saint-Just with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in April
In April the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to very good in Lyon. The temperatures range from low in Aussois with 4°C (39°F) to pleasant in Saint-Just with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in May
In May the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to excellent in Lyon. The temperatures range from low in Aussois with 9°C (48°F) to high in Saint-Just with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in June
In June the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from mixed in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to excellent in Lyon. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tignes with 14°C (57°F) to high in Rochegude with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in July
In July the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from mixed in Tignes to excellent in Lyon. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tignes with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Rochegude with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in the Rhône-Alps. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in August
In August the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from mixed in Tignes to excellent in Lyon. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Val dʼIsère with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Rochegude with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in September
In September the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Tignes to excellent in Valence. The temperatures range from moderate in Val dʼIsère with 13°C (55°F) to high in Saint-Just with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in October
In October the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to very good in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc. The temperatures range from low in Val dʼIsère with 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Rochegude with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in November
In November the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Lyon to mixed in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with 1°C (34°F) to moderate in Saint-Just with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Rhône-Alps in December
In December the weather in the Rhône-Alps ranges from less favorable in Lyon to mixed in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -4°C (25°F) to low in Saint-Just with 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Rhône-Alps in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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