Alpe-d'Huez Climate by Month
The temperature in Alpe-d'Huez 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 day and night temperature
Visitors to Alpe-d'Huez can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -9°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Alpe-d'Huez is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1523 mm. Year-round, Alpe-d'Huez has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 148 mm, and the driest month, August, with 108 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 Alpe-d'Huez. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Alpe-d'Huez.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Alpe-d'Huez in France
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 108 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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