Climate Overview
The climate in Les Deux Alpes is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1451mm of precipitation falls per year. Les Deux Alpes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Les Deux Alpes 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 -10°C. Les Deux Alpes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Les Deux Alpes vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Les Deux Alpes is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1451mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 164mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 88mm. That's 76mm 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. Les Deux Alpes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 715cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 143cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Les Deux Alpes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/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
85 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Les Deux Alpes, which began on September 23, 2026. Les Deux Alpes 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (85 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -6 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 371mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -6 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 140cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -10 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 385mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 347cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Les Deux Alpes 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.
