Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Villard-de-Lans features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (33 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -19 °C (-1 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (93 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1330 mm (52.3 inches) and receives 148 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Villard-de-Lans enjoys an average of 3712 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 49 minutes to 15 hours 32 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Villard-de-Lans are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 17 to 20 °C (64 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 4 °C (33 - 39 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Villard-de-Lans experiences 39 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 77 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 15°C (59°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Mean maximum | 11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average high | 5°C (40°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (33°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Average low | -3°C (28°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
| Mean minimum | -9°C (16°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
| Minimum | -19°C (-1°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Villard-de-Lans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France with other places around the world.
Villard-de-Lans usually has the most precipitation in May, June and December, with an average of 16 rainy days and 158 mm (6.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Villard-de-Lans are April, July and September. On average, 77 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 98 (3.8) | 92 (3.6) | 118 (4.6) | 77 (3.0) | 150 (5.9) | 127 (5.0) | 86 (3.4) | 87 (3.4) | 67 (2.6) | 113 (4.5) | 117 (4.6) | 198 (7.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 |
The sunniest months in Villard-de-Lans are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 20 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Villard-de-Lans: January, November and December receive an average of 6 hours 30 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 168 | 238 | 309 | 346 | 368 | 402 | 427 | 397 | 334 | 289 | 224 | 205 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 12m | 10h 24m | 11h 56m | 13h 31m | 14h 51m | 15h 32m | 15h 10m | 13h 59m | 12h 28m | 10h 55m | 9h 32m | 8h 49m |
Villard-de-Lans experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Villard-de-Lans UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Villard-de-Lans. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Villard-de-Lans's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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