Val d'Isère, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Val d'Isère?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
8°C–19°C in August
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (46%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Espace Killy skiingDec–Apr — 300 km of runs shared with Tignes, guaranteed powder.
Vanoise National ParkJul–Aug — marmots, alpine lakes, marked trails.
Mountain biking & trailJun–Sep — marked downhill runs, lifts open in summer.
Bellevarde faceDec–Mar — 1992 Olympic run, 959 m vertical drop.
Monthly climate data
Val d'Isère weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -10°C | -1°C | 46% | 6.1 | 7.9h | 3.1/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -8°C | 2°C | 42% | 4.0 | 9.1h | 4.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -6°C | 2°C | 48% | 5.0 | 10.2h | 4.0/10 | 8.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | -3°C | 6°C | 45% | 3.8 | 11.6h | 4.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 0°C | 10°C | 58% | 4.9 | 12.2h | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 6°C | 16°C | 60% | 4.3 | 13.8h | 6.8/10 | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 8°C | 18°C | 47% | 3.3 | 14.2h | 7.2/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 8°C | 19°C | 42% | 3.0 | 13.0h | 7.3/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 5°C | 14°C | 44% | 3.7 | 11.0h | 5.8/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 1°C | 10°C | 41% | 3.9 | 9.5h | 4.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌨️ November | -6°C | 3°C | 46% | 5.5 | 7.8h | 3.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -8°C | 0°C | 46% | 6.6 | 7.3h | 2.8/10 | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 50% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 18°C, 50% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 44% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 0°C, 45% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 3.3/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.7/10). For hiking/summer: August (7.3/10, 19°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.3/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 19°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
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