The month in detail
What to expect in September
Off-season for skiing Les Gets — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Les Gets. Compared to August: −5°C daytime, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Les Gets is August (7.7/10), 3.1 pts higher than September.
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Plan your trip
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 monthAugust · 22°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 46%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1172 m
🎿Ski area1172 → 2002 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in September
If September doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Les Gets ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
FranceAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.7 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.16°N · 6.67°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Les Gets?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 8.1/10). For hiking/summer: January (8.1/10, 3.0°C).
Can you ski in Les Gets in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.7/10. Cold temperatures (3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Les Gets in summer?
In January, temperatures average 3.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Les Gets?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Les Gets in September?
The average UV index reaches 4 in September in Les Gets (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.