Écrins National Park Weather in September

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

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Puy-Saint-Vincent Orcières La Grave Vallouise-Pelvoux

Are you planning a trip a to the Écrins National Park, France in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in September

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. September in the Écrins National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent to 16°C (61°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Orcières and 3°C (37°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Écrins National Park, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orcières with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in La Grave with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

September brings good sunshine to many areas. Puy-Saint-Vincent sees around 193 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October9°C (48°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in September

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (September)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In September Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
193 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Puy-Saint-Vincent →

Orcières

In September Orcières generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
193 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Orcières →

La Grave

In September La Grave generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
193 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in La Grave →

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In September Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
193 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Vallouise-Pelvoux →

Les Vigneaux

In September Les Vigneaux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Les Vigneaux →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Écrins National Park, in France.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Orcières 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
La Grave 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Les Vigneaux 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Freissinières 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

the Écrins National Park, France typically experiences tolerable weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puy-Saint-Vincent average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Puy-Saint-Vincent peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in September, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of rain in September?

September is on the drier side in the Écrins National Park, France. Puy-Saint-Vincent averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit the Écrins National Park, France with overall tolerable weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

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 months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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