AI-generatedAix-les-Bains at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,434 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 246 m
Climate in Aix-les-Bains
Aix-les-Bains has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Aix-les-Bains is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aix-les-Bains
The best time to visit Aix-les-Bains is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to October. Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 144 mm.
Aix-les-Bains through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aix-les-Bains in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Aix-les-Bains in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Aix-les-Bains in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Aix-les-Bains in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5118:53
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:33–08:32 · evening 18:12–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:21–07:33 · evening 19:11–19:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Aix-les-Bains compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Aix-les-Bains in October?
In October, Aix-les-Bains is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:51 – 18:53
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Aix-les-Bains
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Aix-les-Bains: score 77 against 62. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 108 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aix-les-Bains month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 2.5 h
In January, Aix-les-Bains is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in January20February9° · 3.6 h
In February, Aix-les-Bains is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in February47March14° · 5.1 h
In March, Aix-les-Bains is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in March67April17° · 5.9 h
In April, Aix-les-Bains is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in April66May21° · 6.5 h
In May, Aix-les-Bains is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in May75June25° · 7.9 h
In June, Aix-les-Bains is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in June74July28° · 8.4 h
In July, Aix-les-Bains is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in July77August27° · 7.6 h
In August, Aix-les-Bains is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in August75September22° · 6.0 h
In September, Aix-les-Bains is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in September62October17° · 4.0 h
In October, Aix-les-Bains is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in October23November11° · 2.5 h
In November, Aix-les-Bains is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 142 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in November9December7° · 2.1 h
In December, Aix-les-Bains is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 144 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aix-les-Bains.
Aix-les-Bains in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aix-les-Bains
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | −1° | 2.5 h | 13 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 9° | 0° | 3.6 h | 11 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 14° | 3° | 5.1 h | 12 | 112 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 17° | 6° | 5.9 h | 13 | 109 |
| MayMay | 66 | 21° | 10° | 6.5 h | 16 | 141 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 25° | 14° | 7.9 h | 14 | 115 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 28° | 15° | 8.4 h | 12 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 27° | 15° | 7.6 h | 12 | 108 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 22° | 11° | 6.0 h | 11 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 8° | 4.0 h | 12 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 11° | 3° | 2.5 h | 14 | 142 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 7° | 0° | 2.1 h | 14 | 144 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
45.69° N, 5.91° E · 246 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine hours in Aix-les-Bains
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Aix-les-Bains, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Aix-les-Bains: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aix-les-Bains has about 12 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Aix-les-Bains
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Aix-les-Bains
How breezy and how cloudy Aix-les-Bains is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aix-les-Bains typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Aix-les-Bains: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Aix-les-Bains
How often the day gets hot in Aix-les-Bains (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aix-les-Bains has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Aix-les-Bains
Snow is possible in Aix-les-Bains, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aix-les-Bains.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Aix-les-Bains
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Aix-les-Bains in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aix-les-Bains has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 790 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Aix-les-Bains vs Chambéry
In October the holiday weather in Aix-les-Bains and Chambéry is about equally good (score 62 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Chambéry as in Aix-les-Bains.
| in October | Aix-les-Bains | Chambéry |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Aix-les-Bains
When is the best time to visit Aix-les-Bains?
The best time to visit Aix-les-Bains is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Aix-les-Bains?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Aix-les-Bains?
Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 144 mm. The driest month is February with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aix-les-Bains get?
Aix-les-Bains gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Aix-les-Bains in?
Aix-les-Bains is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aix-les-Bains?
A nonstop flight from London to Aix-les-Bains takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aix-les-Bains?
Aix-les-Bains has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 68, summer holidays 76, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 10.