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Les Deux Alpes, France · Alpine mountain climate

Les Deux Alpes in November: go or not?

Tough period. Les Deux Alpes in November only reaches 0.6/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 45.01°N · 6.12°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Les Deux Alpes · November
0.6
-6–2°
Temperature
55%
Rain
3h
Sun
❄️ Alpine climate☀️ High-altitude UV🌦️ Changeable weather
Photo : Chris Biron via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Off-season for skiing Les Deux Alpes — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.

November ranks 9 out of 12 months in Les Deux Alpes. Compared to October: −6°C daytime, −1.3h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-4°
Daylight
9.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Les Deux Alpes is July (7.4/10), 6.8 pts higher than November.

See July →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Les Deux Alpes, in the Oisans: 1650m, village resort built in the 1950s (characteristic 50s-60s architecture, no traditional chalets), connected by cable car to the 3200m glacier (the largest skiable summer glacier in Europe).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.

Country · France

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Expensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 19°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -1°C
🌧️Rainiest month May · 65%

🏔️ Mountain stay

⛰️Village altitude1650 m
🎿Ski area1650 → 3600 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains Guide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Les Deux Alpes ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
France
Alpine mountain climate climate with a 7.4 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.01°N · 6.12°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Les Deux Alpes?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.1/10). For hiking/summer: March (8.1/10, 5.0°C).
Can you ski in Les Deux Alpes in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.1/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Les Deux Alpes in summer?
In March, temperatures average 5.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Les Deux Alpes?
May is the wettest month with May has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Les Deux Alpes in November?
The average UV index reaches 2 in November in Les Deux Alpes (low), with about 9.3h of daylight. No protection needed.