When to go to Annecy?
An emerald lake with mountains behind it and an old town threaded by canals: Annecy makes its case quickly. Pastel façades follow the water, the medieval castle looks down from its rock, and the lake stays clear enough to swim in or row across. A short trip away, the Fier gorge runs cold and narrow between walkways bolted to the rock.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Annecy, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Annecy
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 | 104 | 3 | 49 |
| February | 7.4 | 75 | 5 | 57 |
| March | 8.1 | 125 | 8 | 55 |
| April | 9.6 | 137 | 10 | 58 |
| May | 11.0 | 135 | 15 | 66 |
| June | 12.5 | 125 | 20 | 73 |
| July | 13.4 | 110 | 22 | 78 |
| August | 11.8 | 67 | 22 | 81 |
| September | 9.5 | 149 | 17 | 62 |
| October | 7.9 | 164 | 15 | 54 |
| November | 5.8 | 182 | 8 | 42 |
| December | 4.9 | 163 | 4 | 42 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Annecy, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 67 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 1,536 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Annecy?
- Old town and canals
- Annecy Castle
- Lake Annecy
- Fier gorges
Practical info
- Country: France (Haute-Savoie)
- Airport: Genève-Cointrin (GVA)
- Station: Annecy
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