Climate Insights for Bellignat

Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
December
191mm rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bellignat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1702mm of precipitation falls per year. Bellignat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bellignat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Feb Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Mar Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Sep Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Bellignat vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 42mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bellignat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1702mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 191mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 97mm. That's 94mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Bellignat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Bellignat, which began on September 23, 2026. Bellignat is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 421mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Expect around 21cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 472mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Expect around 99cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 2°
Feb 4°
Mar 7°
Apr 10°
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 15°
Oct 11°
Nov 6°
Dec 3°

The best time to visit Bellignat is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bellignat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
172 mm
42 cm
Feb
1 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
109 mm
20 cm
Mar
2 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
134 mm
23 cm
Apr
5 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
115 mm
5 cm
May
8 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
172 mm
1 cm
Jun
13 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
151 mm
3 cm
Nov
3 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
161 mm
19 cm
Dec
0 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
191 mm
38 cm
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