What’s the climate like in Rhône-Alpes?
The current climate of Rhône-Alpes features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°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 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rhône-Alpes in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2017.
On average, Rhône-Alpes gets 666 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Rhône-Alpes?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Rhône-Alpes is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rhône-Alpes. 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 Rhône-Alpes
The climate table of Rhône-Alpes 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 48 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 64 | 77 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 91 | 67 | 51 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,3 | 2,0 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 0,7 | 2,3 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 666 mm per year, averaging 56 mm per month
- Snowfall: 8,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in March, 41 mm in February and 45 mm in April
- Wettest months: 91 mm in October, 77 mm in June and 67 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rhône-Alpes
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rhône-Alpes, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rhône-Alpes
This graph shows how much precipitation Rhône-Alpes, 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.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rhône-Alpes
This graph shows how much snow Rhône-Alpes, 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Rhône-Alpes
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rhône-Alpes, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rhône-Alpes
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rhône-Alpes, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rhône-Alpes
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rhône-Alpes, 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.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rhône-Alpes
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rhône-Alpes, 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.
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Average Weather in Rhône-Alpes by Month
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