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Serre Chevalier Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Serre Chevalier can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Serre Chevalier. 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

Serre Chevalier has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1181 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Serre Chevalier experiences moderate seasonal variation in snowfall, with monthly averages ranging from 128 mm in November, the wettest month, and 73 mm in August, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Serre Chevalier can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Grenoble, France (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Grenoble, France (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Forecast for Serre Chevalier

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -9°C
N 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
9°C | -1°C
NW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | -3°C
NW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Serre Chevalier in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Serre Chevalier?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Serre Chevalier?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Serre Chevalier?
    November tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Serre Chevalier?
    August is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Serre Chevalier?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 288 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.