The month in detail
What to expect in July
Off-season for skiing Montgenèvre — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
July is the best month of the year in Montgenèvre. Compared to June: +4°C daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
6°
Daylight
15.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is July the right month?
July is actually the best month of the year in Montgenèvre. Good timing.
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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 ⓘ+2.08°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 22°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 32%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1860 m
🎿Ski area1860 → 2680 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Montgenèvre ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
FranceAlpine mountain climate climate with a 8.3 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
44.93°N · 6.73°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montgenèvre?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/summer: July (8.6/10, 22.0°C).
Can you ski in Montgenèvre in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.9/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Montgenèvre in summer?
In July, temperatures average 22.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Montgenèvre?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Montgenèvre in July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Montgenèvre (high), with about 15.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.