Villard-sur-Doron Temperature by Month

Villard-sur-Doron in Rhône-Alps, France sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 0°C (32°F) in January and 21°C (70°F) in July, averaging 11°C (52°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

Visitors to Villard-sur-Doron can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 9°C (48°F) in July to -9°C (16°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Villard-sur-Doron by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 275 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Villard-sur-Doron's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Villard-sur-Doron's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Villard-sur-Doron climate page.