Les Houches weather in February (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Les Houches a good destination in February, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In February, Les Houches usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. February is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -1°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -11°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Les Houches in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 120 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. 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 Houches climate page with graphs.

 

Les Houches, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in February

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Houches 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

Interested in more climate information?

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