Écrins National Park Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in February.

Thinking about venturing to the Écrins National Park, France this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in February

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. February in the Écrins National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -2°C (28°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent to 1°C (34°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Orcières and -11°C (12°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across the Écrins National Park, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Orcières with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in La Grave with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Puy-Saint-Vincent as an example - it receives around 113 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Écrins National Park.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Écrins National Park

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (February)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In February Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
113 hours
171 hours
Monthly snowfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Orcières

In February Orcières generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
113 hours
171 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions

La Grave

In February La Grave generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
113 hours
171 hours
Monthly snowfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In February Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
113 hours
171 hours
Monthly snowfall
101 mm (4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Les Vigneaux

In February Les Vigneaux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Écrins National Park in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Orcières 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
La Grave -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Les Vigneaux -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Freissinières -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in February?

In February, the Écrins National Park, France generally has poor weather conditions. Puy-Saint-Vincent sees daytime temperatures near -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in February?

Puy-Saint-Vincent averages a daytime maximum of -2°C (28°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -11°C (12°F).

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of snow in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Écrins National Park, France during February, with Puy-Saint-Vincent averaging close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puy-Saint-Vincent, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Écrins National Park, France.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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