When is the best time to go to Sallanches?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Sallanches 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 Sallanches

For full information about the climate and weather in Sallanches 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 Sallanches

Sallanches 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 Sallanches 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.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains about 29% of the time in april.
  • Between may and june the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and it rains about 41% of the time in june.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 70°F.
  • In the month of september the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In october the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 36°F.
  • From november to december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 23°F and it rains about 6in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sallanches

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sallanches: 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 Sallanches

Find out when Sallanches 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 Sallanches

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sallanches month by month



Best time for low prices in Sallanches

Average prices of hotels in Sallanches month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sallanches. 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.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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