The climate of Les Contamines
The current climate in Les Contamines features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Les Contamines, France.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Les Contamines in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Les Contamines gets 1089 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 177 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Les Contamines?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Les Contamines is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Les Contamines. 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 Les Contamines
The climate table of Les Contamines 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 88 | 90 | 70 | 109 | 78 | 73 | 80 | 63 | 101 | 111 | 120 |
Snow (cm) | 41 | 31 | 22 | 6,6 | 2,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 1,9 | 26 | 46 |
UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Les Contamines, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Les Contamines
Yearly Temperature in Les Contamines
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Les Contamines, France. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Les Contamines
Total Yearly Precipitation in Les Contamines
Average Snowfall per Month in Les Contamines
Total Yearly Snowfall in Les Contamines
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Les Contamines, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Les Contamines
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Average weather in Les Contamines by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Les Contamines. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.