Grenoble Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Grenoble is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around -4°C (25°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Grenoble has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1505 mm (59 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Grenoble remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 149 mm (5.9 in) over 15 days. In the driest month August, this drops slightly to 109 mm (4.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Grenoble Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Grenoble serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Grenoble.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year