When is the best time to go to Megève?

When is the best time to go to Megève? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Megève are July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May and June


Annual weather in Megève

For full information about the climate and weather in Megève a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 18°F/34°F
6.3in
February 18°F/36°F
4.6in
March 23°F/41°F
5.1in
April 36°F/52°F
4.8in
May 45°F/58°F
9.2in
June 54°F/67°F
8in
July 56°F/70°F
7.3in
August 52°F/70°F
6.2in
September 43°F/65°F
4.1in
October 36°F/56°F
3.2in
November 29°F/47°F
4.5in
December 22°F/36°F
6in


Weather and climate in Megève

Megève enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Megève is 52°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 69.2in, with a minimum of 3.2in in october and a maximum of 9.2in in may.
  • From january to april the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 72°F.
  • Between may and june the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 67°F and it rains about 8in each month.
  • Between july and august the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 6.2in each month.
  • In the month of september the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 77°F and it rains about 22% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is bad. It is for example 56°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains in october about 3.2in.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 52°F and you can expect to have 6in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Megève

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Megève: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Megève

Find out when Megève has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Megève

  • Very low season in Megève
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: October and November.
  • Low season in Megève
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June and September.
  • High season in Megève
    The number of visitors to Megève is high in: January, February, March, July and December.
  • Peak season in Megève
    The largest number of tourists visiting Megève is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Megève month by month



Best time for low prices in Megève

Average prices of hotels in Megève month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Megève. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Megève

On average, it costs $ 86 per day to hire a car in Megève. This price varies by $ 25 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 76 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 101.

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