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Rhône-Alps Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rhône-Alps, France in February.

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Planning a journey to the Rhône-Alps, France this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Rhône-Alps in February

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. The weather in the 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 (27°F) to mild in Saint-Just at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Saint-Just and -12°C (10°F) in Aussois.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Rhône-Alps, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Servoz with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Lyon gets around 101 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rhône-Alps.

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 Rhône-Alps

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (February)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (February)

Lyon

In February Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
101 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lyon →

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In February Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
120 hours
175 hours
Monthly snowfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc →

Tignes

In February Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
120 hours
175 hours
Monthly snowfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tignes →

Les Deux Alpes

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
113 hours
171 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Les Deux Alpes →

Les Menuires

In February Les Menuires generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°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 »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
107 hours
159 hours
Monthly snowfall
127 mm (5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Les Menuires →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rhône-Alps in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Tignes -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Les Deux Alpes 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Les Menuires 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Val Thorens -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in February?

In February, the Rhône-Alps, France generally has poor weather conditions. Lyon sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in February?

Lyon averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Rhône-Alps, France during February, with Lyon averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France due to the typically poor weather in Lyon.

On average, the best time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France 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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