When is the best time to go to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains?

When is the best time to go to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is 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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

For full information about the climate and weather in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 14°F/34°F
8.9in
February 14°F/36°F
6.1in
March 22°F/41°F
6.7in
April 34°F/50°F
5.7in
May 45°F/58°F
11.1in
June 54°F/67°F
9.2in
July 58°F/70°F
8.7in
August 50°F/72°F
7.6in
September 41°F/65°F
5.1in
October 32°F/58°F
4.1in
November 27°F/47°F
5.9in
December 20°F/36°F
8.1in


Weather and climate in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is 52°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 72°F in august). Annual rainfall is 87in, with a minimum of 4.1in in october and a maximum of 11.1in in may.
  • Between january and april the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 50°F and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between may and june the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and, in june, 13 days of rain are expected.
  • Between july and september the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 77°F and it rains in september about 5.1in.
  • From october to december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 36°F in average and it rains in december about 8.1in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains: 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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Find out when Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

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

Figure: Visitor index for Saint-Gervais-les-Bains month by month



Best time for low prices in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Average prices of hotels in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. 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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

On average, it costs $ 70 per day to hire a car in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. This price varies by $ 29 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 90.

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