Val d'Isère · AutumnMonth summary
Val d'Isère weather in September
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Val d'Isère in September?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: September is an average time for Val d'Isère. August (7.3/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Val d'Isère in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Autumn marks the end of peak season in Val d'Isère. Temperatures drop (14°C) and rain returns (44% of days). Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Val d'Isère averages 14°C, 44% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
September vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Val d'Isère in September
Is September a good time to visit Val d'Isère?
Transition period with a summer score of 5.8/10 and ski score of 5.0/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Can you ski in Val d'Isère in September?
Conditions are decent (ski score 5.0/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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