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Modane Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Modane 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 experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Modane can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Modane is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1218 mm. Modane experiences moderate seasonal variation in snowfall, with monthly averages ranging from 126 mm in November, the wettest month, and 76 mm in August, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Modane can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chambéry, France (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chambéry, France (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Forecast for Modane

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -6°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | -7°C
E
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
8°C | -5°C
SE
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Modane in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Modane?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Modane?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Modane?
    November tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Modane?
    August is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Modane?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 262 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.