Les Contamines-Montjoie weather in February (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Les Contamines-Montjoie this February? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Les Contamines-Montjoie includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. February ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -0°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Les Contamines-Montjoie in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Les Contamines-Montjoie. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Les Contamines-Montjoie climate page with graphs.

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in France in February

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Les Contamines-Montjoie should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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