Tignes weather in October (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the October weather in Tignes? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Tignes generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Tignes in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Tignes. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tignes climate page with graphs.

 

Tignes, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Tignes in October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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