Les Houches Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Les Houches 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 Les Houches can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°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
Les Houches is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1714 mm. Year-round, Les Houches has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 175 mm, and the driest month, October, with 121 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Les Houches. 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
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Les Houches in France
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, May, June, July and December.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 121 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
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