AI-generatedAnnecy at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,494 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 452 m
Climate in Annecy
Annecy has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Annecy is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5018:52
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 07:32–08:31 · evening 18:11–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:32 · evening 19:10–19:22
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.
What is the weather like in Annecy in October?
In October, Annecy is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Annecy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:50 – 18:52
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %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+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
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
Sunshine hours in Annecy
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Annecy, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Annecy
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 it, 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.
Rain in Annecy: 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, Annecy has about 12 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Annecy
How breezy and how cloudy Annecy 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 Annecy typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Annecy: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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 Annecy
How often the day gets hot in Annecy (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, Annecy has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Annecy
When Annecy is likely to be white: 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 Annecy.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Annecy
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 5° | −2° | 2.8 h | 13 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 7° | −1° | 3.9 h | 11 | 103 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 11° | 2° | 5.4 h | 13 | 118 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 6° | 6.0 h | 13 | 112 |
| MayMay | 65 | 19° | 10° | 6.4 h | 16 | 149 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 23° | 14° | 7.6 h | 14 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 25° | 16° | 8.3 h | 13 | 130 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 24° | 16° | 7.6 h | 12 | 119 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 20° | 12° | 6.1 h | 11 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 16° | 7° | 4.3 h | 12 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 10° | 2° | 2.9 h | 14 | 140 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 6° | −1° | 2.5 h | 14 | 147 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
45.91° N, 6.13° E · 452 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Annecy
The best time to visit Annecy is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to October. Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 149 mm.
Annecy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Annecy in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Annecy in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Annecy in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Annecy in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Annecy for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Annecy
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Annecy: score 78 against 59. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 78better |
| Day high | 16° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 116 mmbetter | 130 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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 – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Annecy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 3 h
In January, Annecy is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in January18February7° · 4 h
In February, Annecy is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in February36March11° · 5 h
In March, Annecy is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in March56April15° · 6 h
In April, Annecy is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in April65May19° · 6 h
In May, Annecy is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in May73June23° · 8 h
In June, Annecy is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in June78July25° · 8 h
In July, Annecy is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in July78August24° · 8 h
In August, Annecy is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in August75September20° · 6 h
In September, Annecy is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in September59October16° · 4 h
In October, Annecy is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in October17November10° · 3 h
In November, Annecy is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Annecy.
Annecy in November9December6° · 3 h
In December, Annecy is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 147 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Annecy.
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Annecy vs. Geneva
In October Annecy has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 54). During the day it is about as warm in Geneva as in Annecy.
| in October | Annecy | Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Annecy ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Nîmes20°78
- 8Valence18°74
- 18AnnecyThis page16°59
Planning a trip to Annecy
Weather for your travel dates
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Annecy 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.
Annecy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 780 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.
Frequently asked questions about Annecy
When is the best time to visit Annecy?
The best time to visit Annecy is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Annecy?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Annecy?
Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 149 mm. The driest month is February with 103 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Annecy get?
Annecy gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Annecy in?
Annecy uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Annecy?
A nonstop flight from London to Annecy takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Annecy?
Annecy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 10.
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