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Bourg-Saint-Maurice Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bourg-Saint-Maurice experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Bourg-Saint-Maurice is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -4°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bourg-Saint-Maurice has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1501 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Bourg-Saint-Maurice has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 157 mm, and the driest month, August, with 104 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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice. 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 (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -5°C
NE 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | -5°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
7°C | -3°C
E 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Bourg-Saint-Maurice in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
    December tops the wettest month list with 157 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
    August is the driest month with 104 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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