Annecy, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Annecy?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–27°C in August
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lake AnnecyJun–Sep — swimming in one of Europe's purest lakes, Talloires beaches.
Semnoz & TournetteMay–Oct — panoramic trails overlooking the lake, trailhead from old town.
Old town & Palais de l'ÎleYear-round — cobblestone lanes, canals, Sunday market.
Lakeside greenwayApr–Oct — 40 km bike path along the lake, easy rentals.
Savoyard cuisineOct–Mar — tartiflette, fondue, raclette in mountain farm-inns.
Monthly climate data
Annecy weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 45% | 4.8 | 6.7h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 39% | 3.3 | 8.4h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 12°C | 44% | 3.8 | 10.4h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 16°C | 37% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 50% | 5.1 | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 47% | 4.6 | 13.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 35% | 4.1 | 14.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 31% | 3.0 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 37% | 3.7 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 17°C | 39% | 4.5 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 47% | 5.0 | 7.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 7°C | 44% | 4.8 | 7.0h | 3.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 44% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 38% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 41% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 43% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.8/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 31% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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