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Avoriaz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Avoriaz experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Avoriaz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Avoriaz has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1847 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Avoriaz has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 198 mm, and the driest month, October, with 124 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 Avoriaz. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Avoriaz

Tue   Dec 24
-1°C | -8°C
SE 1 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
3°C | -2°C
E 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
4°C | -2°C
SE
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Avoriaz 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Avoriaz?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
  • When is winter in Avoriaz?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Avoriaz?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Avoriaz?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Avoriaz?
    June tops the wettest month list with 198 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Avoriaz?
    October is the driest month with 124 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Avoriaz?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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