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Val dʼIsère Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Val dʼIsère can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild 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 moderate to very cold in Val dʼIsère. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°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

Val dʼIsère has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1592 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Val dʼIsère enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 162 mm of precipitation, while in February, Val dʼIsère receives about 103 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Val dʼIsère can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Val dʼIsère

Sun   Dec 22
-3°C | -13°C
NW 5 m/s
88 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Mon   Dec 23
-8°C | -13°C
W 4 m/s
36 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Tue   Dec 24
-8°C | -14°C
NW 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Val dʼIsère in France

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Val dʼIsère?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June and July.
  • Which is the warmest month in Val dʼIsère?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Val dʼIsère?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Val dʼIsère?
    June tops the wettest month list with 162 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Val dʼIsère?
    February is the driest month with 103 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Val dʼIsère?
    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.