Climate Insights for Chorges

Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
May
112mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chorges is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 940mm of precipitation falls per year. Chorges receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chorges is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Feb Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 11° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Oct Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Nov Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chorges vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 31mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chorges is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 940mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 112mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32mm. That's 80mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

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: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Chorges is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chorges, which began on March 20, 2026. Chorges 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 July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Expect around 100cm 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
Mar
Apr
May 10°
Jun 15°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 13°
Oct
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Chorges is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chorges 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
-6 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
66 mm
31 cm
Feb
-4 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
63 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
86 mm
33 cm
Apr
0 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
76 mm
11 cm
May
4 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
112 mm
2 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
111 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
104 mm
18 cm
Dec
-5 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
100 mm
38 cm
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