Orcières weather in February (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How does the weather in Orcières usually fare in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Orcières includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -9°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Orcières in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 113 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Orcières. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orcières, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 113 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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