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Rhône-Alps weather in September

Are you planning a trip to Rhône-Alps in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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

Rhône-Alps is a region in France. The weather in Rhône-Alps in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Val dʼIsère at 13°C to warm in Saint-Just at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Saint-Just and 3°C in Val dʼIsère.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aussois with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Joyeuse with 144 mm. Meanwhile, Lyon enjoys close to 195 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at September's conditions in Rhône-Alps, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rhône-Alps's yearly weather, check out our Rhône-Alps climate page.

Where to go in Rhône-Alps in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Rhône-Alps

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

Average weather in Lyon

In September Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Lyon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   August August
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28°C 
16°C 
252 hours 
81 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
12°C 
195 hours 
100 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
18°C 
9°C 
130 hours 
104 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Lyon

Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In September Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   August August
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18°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
134 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
160 hours 
119 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Average weather in Tignes

In September Tignes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tignes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
17°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
160 hours 
116 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tignes

Average weather in Les Deux Alpes

In September Les Deux Alpes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Les Deux Alpes
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
20°C 
7°C 
255 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
15°C 
4°C 
193 hours 
108 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
11°C 
0°C 
139 hours 
118 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Les Deux Alpes

Average weather in Les Menuires

In September Les Menuires generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Les Menuires
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
19°C 
7°C 
235 hours 
111 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
3°C 
178 hours 
110 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
122 hours 
109 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Les Menuires

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

Is September the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lyon, September might be a good time to visit Rhône-Alps. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lyon. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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