Les Menuires Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Les Menuires’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in France.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Les Menuires is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to pleasant in summer. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a very cold -2°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -11°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Les Menuires by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. July, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 262 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 127 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. It records 76 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in France Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Les Menuires Temperatures Compared World Wide
Les Menuires’s average annual maximum temperature is 8°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Les Menuires’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Les Menuires climate page.
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