Climate Insights for Modane

The climate in Modane is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1172mm of precipitation falls per year. Modane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Modane 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 -12°C. Modane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Modane 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 18°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Modane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 135mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 54mm. That's 81mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Modane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 774cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 133cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Modane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, 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.

It is currently autumn in Modane, which began on September 23, 2026. Modane 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (84 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Modane 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.