Climate Overview
The climate in Val-d'Isère is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1662mm of precipitation falls per year. Val-d'Isère receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-d'Isère 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 -11°C. Val-d'Isère experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Val-d'Isère vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Val-d'Isère is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1662mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 171mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 90mm. That's 81mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Val-d'Isère receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 892cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 143cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Val-d'Isère 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 July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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
82 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Val-d'Isère, which began on September 23, 2026. Val-d'Isère 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (82 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -7 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 451mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Expect around 194cm 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 -11 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 367cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Val-d'Isère 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.
