Écrins National Park Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across the Écrins National Park, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Écrins National Park

the Écrins National Park is one of several regions in France, with temperatures that range from -3°C (27°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Puy-Saint-Vincent, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Écrins National Park, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, the Écrins National Park experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain in November, dropping to 71 mm (2.8 in) in August.

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

Popular cities by month

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Puy-Saint-Vincent Orcières La Grave Vallouise-Pelvoux Les Vigneaux Freissinières
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Climate map of the Écrins National Park

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Puy-Saint-Vincent -4°C (25°F) 18°C (64°F) -12°C (10°F) 6°C (43°F) 1192 mm (47 in) 2,076 hours
Orcières -1°C (30°F) 20°C (68°F) -10°C (14°F) 8°C (46°F) 1116 mm (44 in) 2,076 hours
La Grave -3°C (27°F) 19°C (66°F) -11°C (12°F) 7°C (45°F) 1418 mm (56 in) 2,076 hours
Vallouise-Pelvoux -4°C (25°F) 18°C (64°F) -12°C (10°F) 6°C (43°F) 1199 mm (47 in) 2,076 hours
Les Vigneaux -4°C (25°F) 18°C (64°F) -12°C (10°F) 6°C (43°F) 1161 mm (46 in)
Freissinières -4°C (25°F) 18°C (64°F) -12°C (10°F) 7°C (45°F) 1151 mm (45 in)

Places in the Écrins National Park, France

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