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What’s the climate like in Orcières Merlette?

The current climate of Orcières Merlette features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Orcières Merlette in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.

On average, Orcières Merlette gets 664 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 86 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Orcières Merlette?

The best time to go for a sun holiday to Orcières Merlette is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Orcières Merlette. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Orcières Merlette

The climate table of Orcières Merlette shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 8 11 14 17 21 26 30 29 23 19 12 9
Temp. min (°C) -1 0 2 6 8 13 15 15 11 7 3 0
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Precipitation (mm) 40 49 37 47 50 55 39 46 52 84 101 64
Snow (cm) 16 21 11 2,4 0,7 0 0 0 0,1 0,2 9,3 25
UV Index 3 4 6 7 8 8 9 7 6 5 3 3

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 30°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 664 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 86 cm per year
  • Driest months: 37 mm in March, 39 mm in July and 40 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 101 mm in November, 84 mm in October and 64 mm in December

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Orcières Merlette

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Orcières Merlette, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Orcières Merlette, France,

Average Precipitation per Month in Orcières Merlette

This graph shows how much precipitation Orcières Merlette, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Orcières Merlette, France,

Average Snowfall per Month in Orcières Merlette

This graph shows how much snow Orcières Merlette, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Orcières Merlette, France,

Average UV Index per Month in Orcières Merlette

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Orcières Merlette, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Orcières Merlette, France,

Yearly Temperature in Orcières Merlette

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Orcières Merlette, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Orcières Merlette, France,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Orcières Merlette

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Orcières Merlette, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Orcières Merlette, France,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Orcières Merlette

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Orcières Merlette, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Orcières Merlette, France,

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Average Weather in Orcières Merlette by Month

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