What’s the climate like in Val-d’Isère?
The current climate of Val-d’Isère features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Val-d’Isère in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2017.
On average, Val-d’Isère gets 1010 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 196 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Val-d’Isère?
The best time to visit Val-d’Isère for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Val-d’Isère. 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 Val-d’Isère
The climate table of Val-d’Isère 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) | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 121 | 77 | 85 | 67 | 98 | 69 | 70 | 78 | 58 | 79 | 96 | 112 |
| Snow (cm) | 50 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 2,6 | 22 | 54 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1010 mm per year, averaging 84 mm per month
- Snowfall: 196 cm per year
- Driest months: 58 mm in September, 67 mm in April and 69 mm in June
- Wettest months: 121 mm in January, 112 mm in December and 98 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Val-d’Isère
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère
This graph shows how much precipitation Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère
This graph shows how much snow Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Val-d’Isère, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Val-d’Isère
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Val-d’Isère, 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 Val-d’Isère by Month
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