What’s the climate like in Briançon?
The current climate in Briançon features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Briançon in recent years was 38°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in December 2022.
On average, Briançon gets 835 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 141 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Briançon?
The best time to visit Briançon for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Briançon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Briançon
The climate table of Briançon shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 48 | 60 | 71 | 54 | 83 | 75 | 61 | 71 | 46 | 87 | 95 | 84 |
| Snow (cm) | 32 | 24 | 12 | 3,7 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,2 | 24 | 41 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in December
- Precipitation*: 835 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Snowfall: 141 cm per year
- Driest months: 46 mm in September, 48 mm in January and 54 mm in April
- Wettest months: 95 mm in November, 87 mm in October and 84 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Briançon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Briançon, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Briançon
This graph shows how much rainfall Briançon, France, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Briançon
This graph shows how much snow Briançon, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Briançon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Briançon, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Briançon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Briançon, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Briançon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Briançon, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Briançon
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Briançon, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Briançon by Month
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