ClimateForecastJulyAugust >>

Weather in July in Rhône-Alps

Considering a trip to Rhône-Alps this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in July?

Rhône-Alps is a region in France. In July, Rhône-Alps experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is moderate in Tignes at 17°C and very warm in Rochegude at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Rochegude and 7°C in Tignes. In Rhône-Alps, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Buisson with an average of 31 mm to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 199 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lyon enjoys close to 285 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhône-Alps in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.

Where to go in Rhône-Alps in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rhône-Alps on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?

Lyon

In July Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lyon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
26°C 
14°C 
254 hours 
89 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
16°C 
285 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
16°C 
252 hours 
81 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Lyon

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In July Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
225 hours 
157 mm 
19 days 
18°C 
7°C 
275 hours 
152 mm 
16 days 
August   >> August
>>  
18°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
134 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Tignes

In July Tignes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Tignes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
14°C 
4°C 
225 hours 
149 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
7°C 
275 hours 
136 mm 
16 days 
August   >> August
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Tignes

Les Deux Alpes

In July Les Deux Alpes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Les Deux Alpes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
17°C 
6°C 
257 hours 
132 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
8°C 
288 hours 
109 mm 
13 days 
August   >> August
>>  
20°C 
7°C 
255 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Les Deux Alpes

Les Menuires

In July Les Menuires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Les Menuires
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
233 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
7°C 
262 hours 
128 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
>>  
19°C 
7°C 
235 hours 
111 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Les Menuires

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.

Is July the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Rhône-Alps with overall perfect weather in Lyon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Rhône-Alps. Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.

  • January      
  • February      
  • March      
  • April      
  • May      
  • June      
  • July      
  • August      
  • September      
  • October      
  • November      
  • December      
  • Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to France? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in France.

    Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.