Weather in February in Rhône-Alps
Planning a getaway to Rhône-Alps this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in February?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. The weather in Rhône-Alps in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at -3°C to mild in Saint-Just at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Saint-Just and -12°C in Aussois.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 52 mm to high rainfall in Servoz with 151 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 101 hours of sunlight expected in Lyon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhône-Alps in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In February Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In February Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In February Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In February Les Deux Alpes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In February Les Menuires generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is February the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Rhône-Alps due to the typically poor weather in Lyon.
On average, the best time to visit Rhône-Alps is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Lyon. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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