AI-generatedCourchevel at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 1,567 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,756 m
Climate in Courchevel
Courchevel has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Courchevel is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Courchevel
The best time to visit Courchevel is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is December with 155 mm.
Courchevel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Courchevel in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Courchevel in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Courchevel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Courchevel in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
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: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4818:50
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 07:30–08:28 · evening 18:10–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:30 · evening 19:08–19:20
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 Courchevel compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Courchevel in October?
In October, Courchevel is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:48 – 18:50
- 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
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- 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
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Courchevel
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 Courchevel: score 69 against 36. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 111 mmbetter | 126 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Courchevel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January−2° · 3.2 h
In January, Courchevel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 143 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in January18February0° · 4.0 h
In February, Courchevel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 111 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in February16March4° · 4.8 h
In March, Courchevel is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 124 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in March19April7° · 5.0 h
In April, Courchevel is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 110 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in April33May11° · 5.2 h
In May, Courchevel is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 151 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in May60June16° · 6.1 h
In June, Courchevel is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in June67July19° · 6.8 h
In July, Courchevel is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in July69August19° · 6.4 h
In August, Courchevel is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in August60September15° · 5.4 h
In September, Courchevel is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in September36October10° · 4.3 h
In October, Courchevel is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in October10November3° · 3.1 h
In November, Courchevel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 145 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in November10December−1° · 2.8 h
In December, Courchevel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 155 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Courchevel.
Courchevel in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Courchevel
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (7°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 11 | −2° | −11° | 3.2 h | 13 | 143 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 0° | −10° | 4.0 h | 11 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 4° | −6° | 4.8 h | 13 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 7° | −3° | 5.0 h | 14 | 110 |
| MayMay | 33 | 11° | 1° | 5.2 h | 19 | 151 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 16° | 5° | 6.1 h | 19 | 142 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 19° | 7° | 6.8 h | 16 | 142 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 19° | 6° | 6.4 h | 15 | 126 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 15° | 3° | 5.4 h | 14 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 10° | 0° | 4.3 h | 12 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 3° | −7° | 3.1 h | 14 | 145 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −2° | −10° | 2.8 h | 14 | 155 |
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
Sunshine hours in Courchevel
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 Courchevel, 39 % 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
Rain in Courchevel: 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, Courchevel has about 12 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Courchevel
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Courchevel
How breezy and how cloudy Courchevel 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 Courchevel typically peaks at 7 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 63 % of the sky over Courchevel: variable cloud, 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.
Snow
Snow in Courchevel
When Courchevel 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, Courchevel has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 38 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 Courchevel
Weather for your travel dates
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Courchevel 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.
Courchevel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 850 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.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Courchevel vs Briançon
In October Briançon has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs 36). During the day Briançon is 4 °C warmer than Courchevel.
| in October | Courchevel | Briançon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Courchevel
When is the best time to visit Courchevel?
The best time to visit Courchevel 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 Courchevel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 7 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Courchevel?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is December with 155 mm. The driest month is September with 106 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Courchevel get?
Courchevel gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Courchevel in?
Courchevel is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Courchevel?
A nonstop flight from London to Courchevel takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Courchevel?
Courchevel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 38, summer holidays 68, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 11.