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Alpe-d'Huez Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Alpe-d'Huez can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Alpe-d'Huez can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Alpe-d'Huez is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1523 mm. Year-round, Alpe-d'Huez has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 148 mm, and the driest month, August, with 108 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alpe-d'Huez. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Grenoble, France (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Grenoble, France (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Forecast for Alpe-d'Huez

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -8°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | -2°C
E 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
8°C | -7°C
E
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Alpe-d'Huez in France

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Alpe-d'Huez?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Alpe-d'Huez?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alpe-d'Huez?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alpe-d'Huez?
    May tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alpe-d'Huez?
    August is the driest month with 108 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alpe-d'Huez?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.