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Rhône-Alps Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across the Rhône-Alps, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Rhône-Alps

When planning a visit to the Rhône-Alps in France, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 7°C (45°F) in January up to 28°C (82°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Lyon, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

the Rhône-Alps offers pleasant conditions in May, June and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F).

The coldest months generally fall in January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, the Rhône-Alps experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain in November, dropping to 66 mm (2.6 in) in March.

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

Explore the Rhône-Alps by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rhône-Alps — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lyon)

Popular cities by month

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Lyon Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Tignes Les Deux Alpes Les Menuires Val Thorens
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Climate map of the Rhône-Alps

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Lyon 8°C (46°F) 28°C (82°F) 1°C (34°F) 16°C (61°F) 1043 mm (41 in) 2,003 hours
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc -3°C (27°F) 18°C (64°F) -12°C (10°F) 7°C (45°F) 1684 mm (66 in) 2,002 hours
Tignes -5°C (23°F) 17°C (63°F) -12°C (10°F) 7°C (45°F) 1530 mm (60 in) 2,002 hours
Les Deux Alpes -1°C (30°F) 20°C (68°F) -10°C (14°F) 8°C (46°F) 1435 mm (56 in) 2,076 hours
Les Menuires -2°C (28°F) 19°C (66°F) -11°C (12°F) 7°C (45°F) 1481 mm (58 in) 1,876 hours
Val Thorens -3°C (27°F) 18°C (64°F) -11°C (12°F) 7°C (45°F) 1396 mm (55 in) 1,876 hours

Places in the Rhône-Alps, France

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