When is the best time to go to Grenoble

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grenoble, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Grenoble weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grenoble are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Grenoble January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 78mm 3.4hrs 10.3hrs

January in Grenoble is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grenoble for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Grenoble and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grenoble February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 79mm 4.2hrs 11.4hrs

February in Grenoble is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grenoble for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Grenoble and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Grenoble March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 83mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Grenoble is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grenoble for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Grenoble and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Grenoble April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 77mm 6.6hrs 14.5hrs

Grenoble's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grenoble.

April is in the spring in Grenoble and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Grenoble May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 92mm 7.3hrs 15.9hrs

May is a a little damp month in Grenoble and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grenoble, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Grenoble and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in May »

June

Grenoble June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 96mm 8.7hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in June in Grenoble is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grenoble, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Grenoble and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grenoble with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in June »

July

Grenoble July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 70mm 10hrs 11.4hrs

July in Grenoble is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grenoble, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Grenoble and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in July »

August

Grenoble August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 86mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Grenoble is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grenoble, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Grenoble and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in August »

September

Grenoble September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 89mm 7.3hrs 14.5hrs

Grenoble's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grenoble, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Grenoble and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in September »

October

Grenoble October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 89mm 5.1hrs 15.9hrs

October is a a little damp month in Grenoble and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grenoble.

October is in the fall / autumn in Grenoble and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Grenoble November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 103mm 3.7hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Grenoble during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grenoble for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Grenoble and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Grenoble weather in November »

December

Grenoble December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 87mm 3.2hrs 11.4hrs

December in Grenoble is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grenoble for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Grenoble and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grenoble with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Grenoble weather stats

Grenoble weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January 3.3°C 37.9°F
Wettest month: November 103mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
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