AI-generatedBriançon at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 1,384 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,301 m
Climate in Briançon
Briançon has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Briançon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Briançon
The best time to visit Briançon is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 168 mm of precipitation.
Briançon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Briançon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Briançon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–25 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Briançon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–20 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Briançon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4718:51
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:29–08:27 · evening 18:11–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:29 · evening 19:09–19:20
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 Briançon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Briançon in October?
In October, Briançon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Briançon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:47 – 18:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Briançon
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 Briançon: score 70 against 57. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 more rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 20 |
| Rainfall | 115 mmbetter | 137 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Briançon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January1° · 3.9 h
In January, Briançon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in January27February3° · 4.8 h
In February, Briançon is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in February29March7° · 5.9 h
In March, Briançon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in March37April10° · 6.0 h
In April, Briançon is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in April55May15° · 6.5 h
In May, Briançon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 168 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in May66June21° · 7.8 h
In June, Briançon is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 164 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in June70July25° · 8.9 h
In July, Briançon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in July67August25° · 8.1 h
In August, Briançon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in August69September20° · 6.5 h
In September, Briançon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in September57October14° · 4.4 h
In October, Briançon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in October16November6° · 3.5 h
In November, Briançon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 130 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in November20December2° · 3.4 h
In December, Briançon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Briançon.
Briançon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Briançon
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 23 | 1° | −6° | 3.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 3° | −5° | 4.8 h | 8 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 7° | −2° | 5.9 h | 11 | 88 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 10° | 1° | 6.0 h | 15 | 129 |
| MayMay | 55 | 15° | 5° | 6.5 h | 20 | 168 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 21° | 10° | 7.8 h | 20 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 25° | 12° | 8.9 h | 20 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 25° | 12° | 8.1 h | 19 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 20° | 8° | 6.5 h | 15 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 14° | 4° | 4.4 h | 12 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 6° | −2° | 3.5 h | 12 | 130 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −5° | 3.4 h | 9 | 81 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Briançon
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 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Briançon, 40 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Briançon: 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, Briançon has about 12 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Briançon
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Briançon
How breezy and how cloudy Briançon 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 Briançon typically peaks at 6 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 60 % of the sky over Briançon: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 Briançon
How often the day gets hot in Briançon (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, Briançon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Briançon
When Briançon 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, Briançon has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 34 out of 100: possible.
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 Briançon
Weather for your travel dates
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Briançon 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.
Briançon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 900 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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Briançon vs Courchevel
In October Briançon has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs 36). During the day Courchevel is 4 °C cooler than Briançon.
| in October | Briançon | Courchevel |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Briançon ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 21BriançonThis page14°57
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Frequently asked questions about Briançon
When is the best time to visit Briançon?
The best time to visit Briançon is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Briançon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Briançon?
The wettest month is May with 168 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Briançon get?
Briançon gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Briançon in?
Briançon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Briançon?
A nonstop flight from London to Briançon takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Briançon?
Briançon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 57, summer holidays 68, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 22.