When to go to Tignes?
Set in the Vanoise massif, Tignes looks out on a horizon of white summits, and the skiing runs on into the Espace Killy, 300 km shared with Val-d'Isère next door. The Grande Motte glacier keeps a summer season running, while the lake below turns the resort into a walking and paddling base once the snow has gone. The Aiguille Percée frames the valley through its own window of stone.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Tignes, 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 Tignes
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 112 | -6 | 53 |
| February | 7.7 | 79 | -5 | 58 |
| March | 7.8 | 165 | -4 | 50 |
| April | 9.3 | 139 | -2 | 56 |
| May | 11.1 | 81 | 3 | 67 |
| June | 12.5 | 89 | 9 | 69 |
| July | 13.8 | 49 | 12 | 77 |
| August | 12.0 | 71 | 11 | 74 |
| September | 9.8 | 108 | 7 | 62 |
| October | 7.6 | 131 | 5 | 53 |
| November | 5.9 | 192 | -3 | 42 |
| December | 5.1 | 198 | -5 | 41 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Tignes, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 49 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 12°C). Over the year, an average of 1,414 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Tignes?
- Espace Killy (300 km)
- Grande Motte glacier (summer skiing)
- Lake Tignes
- Aiguille Percée
Practical info
- Country: France (Savoie)
- Station: Landry (15 km)
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