Val d'Isère, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Val d'Isère?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
46°F–66°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 14°F | 30°F | 46% | 0.2in | 7.9h | 3.1/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 18°F | 36°F | 42% | 0.2in | 9.1h | 4.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 21°F | 36°F | 48% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 4.0/10 | 8.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 27°F | 43°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 4.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 32°F | 50°F | 58% | 0.2in | 12.2h | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 43°F | 61°F | 60% | 0.2in | 13.8h | 6.8/10 | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 46°F | 64°F | 47% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 7.2/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 46°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.3/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 41°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 5.8/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 34°F | 50°F | 41% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 4.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌨️ November | 21°F | 37°F | 46% | 0.2in | 7.8h | 3.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 18°F | 32°F | 46% | 0.3in | 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°F, 50% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 18°F, 50% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 9°F, 44% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 0°F, 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/suiner: August (7.3/10, 19°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.3/10. Cold temperatures (-1°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 19°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
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