- Temperature
- -12 to 17°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Tignes has one of Europe's longest and most reliable ski seasons due to high altitude (2,100m base, up to 3,400m on glacier) and the Grand Motte glacier.
- Winter snow is typically 2+ meters during peak ski season (December-April), with January and February offering the heaviest snowfall.
- Summer (June-August) is peak tourism season with warmest daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F); expect higher accommodation prices and busier conditions.
- Early April can be deceptively snowy despite being spring, as spring showers bring fresh snow to the mountains.
- June has the highest rainfall (149 mm) and most rainy days (18-19 days), making it the wettest month.
- February attracts intense tourist crowds (school holidays), with ski school places often booked months ahead.
- November sees the fewest visitors and lowest prices, but many facilities close for seasonal maintenance.
- Tignes remains cold even in summer; nighttime temperatures rarely exceed 7°C (45°F) in July, so pack layers year-round.
Overview
- Annual Snowfall Cm
- 196
- Climate Classification
- Subarctic (Köppen Dfc)
- Annual Precipitation Mm
- 1036.6
- Mean Annual Temperature Celsius
- 2.8
- Mean Annual Temperature Fahrenheit
- 37
Precipitation
- Wettest Month
- June
- Driest Month Mm
- 74
- Wettest Month Mm
- 149
Driest Months
- February
- April
Seasonal Summary
Autumn
- Months
- September-November
- Character
- Colder and wetter; lifts may be closed
- Temperature Range
- 7°C (45°F) to 23°C (73°F) max
- Precipitation Days Per Month
- 6
Spring
- Months
- April-May
- Character
- High precipitation, often the snowiest month (April)
- Rainfall Mm Per Month
- 141 (May)
- Precipitation Days Per Month
- 20
Summer
- Months
- June-August
- Character
- Most enjoyable weather with comfortable temperatures
- Temperature Range
- 17°C (63°F) max
- Peak Tourist Season
- Yes
- Rainfall Mm Per Month
- 126-136
Winter
- Months
- December-April
- Character
- Snow-sure conditions, excellent for skiing
- Ski Season Status
- Peak ski season
- Temperature Range
- -5°C (23°F) to 10°C (50°F)
- Snowfall Depth Meters
- 2+
Snowfall Heaviest Months
- January
- February
Snowfall Details
- Average Annual Cm
- 196
- Ski Season Closing
- Early May
- Ski Season Opening
- Late November
- Deepest Snow Period
- January-February
- Glacier Skiing Available
- Late June to early August, autumn months
Best Worst Months
- Lowest Tourism
- November
Best For Skiing
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
Worst For Conditions
- November
Best For Sunny Weather
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Temperature Ranges
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Max Celsius
- -5
- Night Celsius
- -12
- Max Fahrenheit
- 23
- Night Fahrenheit
- 10
Warmest Month
- Month
- July
- Max Celsius
- 17
- Night Celsius
- 7
- Max Fahrenheit
- 63
- Night Fahrenheit
- 45
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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