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Sallanches Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sallanches experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Sallanches is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold -0°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

Sallanches has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1784 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Sallanches remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 175 mm over 18 days. In October, this drops slightly to 124 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, Sallanches 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 (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Sallanches

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | -3°C
NW 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | -4°C
NW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
7°C | -4°C
S
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Sallanches in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sallanches?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, May, June, July and December.
  • When is winter in Sallanches?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sallanches?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sallanches?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sallanches?
    May tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sallanches?
    October is the driest month with 124 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sallanches?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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