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Flaine Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Flaine is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Flaine, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Flaine experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1871 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Flaine remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 182 mm over 19 days. In October, this drops slightly to 129 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Flaine serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Flaine

Sat   Dec 21
-2°C | -10°C
SE 1 m/s
3.7 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -3°C
W 2 m/s
113 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Mon   Dec 23
0°C | -4°C
NW 2 m/s
70 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

The best time of year to visit Flaine in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Flaine?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Flaine?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Flaine?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Flaine?
    May tops the wettest month list with 182 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Flaine?
    October is the driest month with 129 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Flaine?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 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.