Épinal Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Épinal, Lorraine, France, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 25°C (77°F) in July to 6°C (43°F) in January.

The city has a wet climate, receiving around 1162 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall per year. December is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Épinal

In Épinal, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Épinal

Épinal experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1162 mm (46 in) of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Épinal occurs in December, which receives around 129 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, July, Épinal experiences moderate rainfall, totaling 80 mm (3.1 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Épinal Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Épinal

In Épinal, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nancy, France (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nancy, France (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Nancy, France (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Humidity in Épinal by Month

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Nancy, France (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Épinal 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Best Time to Visit Épinal

The best time to visit Épinal is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 25°C (78°F). With rainfall of 80 mm (3.1 in) to 99 mm (3.9 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.