Climate Insights for Modane

Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
December
156mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Modane is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1424mm 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 -10°C. Modane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Mar Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Apr Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -3° May Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Dec Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

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 20°C with a mean of 14°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

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 87mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 62mm Mar Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 77mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 44mm May Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 30mm Jun Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 70mm Dec Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 92mm
Precipitation
Snow

Modane is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1424mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 156mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 92mm. That's 63mm 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. Modane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 483cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 92cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Modane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/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

84 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Modane, which began on March 20, 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 332mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 89cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 386mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 241cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-2 °C
6 km/h
135 mm
87 cm
Feb
-7 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
95 mm
62 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
127 mm
77 cm
Apr
-3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
92 mm
44 cm
May
1 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
151 mm
30 cm
Jun
6 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
103 mm
1 cm
Sep
4 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
93 mm
5 cm
Oct
1 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
107 mm
15 cm
Nov
-6 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
136 mm
70 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-1 °C
6 km/h
156 mm
92 cm
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