City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Annecy weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Annecy
May–June and September for warm days without peak crowds; July–August is packed and pricey. Winter is cold, snowy and cheaper.
Annecy weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan5°98 mm
- Feb6°73 mm
- Mar11°90 mm
- Apr16°75 mm
- May19°111 mm
- Jun24°100 mm
- Jul26°93 mm
- Aug26°99 mm
- Sep22°76 mm
- Oct17°91 mm
- Nov11°96 mm
- Dec6°106 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C41°F | -2°C29°F | 98 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 6°C43°F | -1°C30°F | 73 mm | 82% | Cold |
| March | 11°C51°F | 2°C36°F | 90 mm | 80% | Cold |
| April | 16°C60°F | 6°C44°F | 75 mm | 76% | Cool |
| May | 19°C67°F | 10°C50°F | 111 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 15°C58°F | 100 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C79°F | 17°C62°F | 93 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C79°F | 16°C61°F | 99 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 12°C54°F | 76 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 17°C63°F | 8°C46°F | 91 mm | 77% | Cool |
| November | 11°C51°F | 3°C38°F | 96 mm | 83% | Cold |
| December | 6°C43°F | 0°C31°F | 106 mm | 82% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Annecy?
May–Jul, Sep. May–June and September for warm days without peak crowds; July–August is packed and pricey. Winter is cold, snowy and cheaper.
When is the rainy season in Annecy?
Rain peaks in May with about 111 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Annecy?
July, with average highs of 26°C (79°F).
How cold does Annecy get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (29°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.