Ski resort · France
Best time to visit Esquí de Formiguera station
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The ski season in Esquí de Formiguera station typically runs February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is July and August, with daytime temperatures around 20°C.
Esquí de Formiguera station at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 20°C and coolest in January (3°C). The wettest month is October (100 mm) and the driest December (55 mm), with about 920 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Esquí de Formiguera station
1,800 mThe climate in Esquí de Formiguera station through the year
When to go
Esquí de Formiguera station scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 83 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 63 % of the time. June and September are a fair alternative, with scores of 58–62. The lowest score is in April (27), when days are cool at around 8°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (20°C) is about 17 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 55 mm in December to 100 mm in October (about 920 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 30 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Esquí de Formiguera station lies about 1,800 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 12 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Esquí de Formiguera station scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 76
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 84
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 84
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–November, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February
How it compares
Of the 155 destinations Eddigo covers in France, Esquí de Formiguera station is the 52nd coolest over the year and the 38th driest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 3 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Esquí de Formiguera station scores 83, Esquí de Puigmal station (25 km away) scores 83 and Vall de Núria (26 km away) scores 84. In April, when Esquí de Formiguera station is at its lowest, Giens Peninsula scores 77 and lies 340 km away. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 3° | −6° | 73 mm | 10 | 44 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
| February | 40 | 4° | −6° | 58 mm | 8 | 38 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 32 | 6° | −4° | 86 mm | 11 | 44 % | 12 h | Chilly and showery |
| April | 27 | 8° | −1° | 87 mm | 12 | 35 % | 13 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 28 | 12° | 2° | 88 mm | 12 | 42 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| June | 62 | 17° | 6° | 85 mm | 10 | 50 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| July | 83 | 20° | 8° | 60 mm | 8 | 63 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 82 | 20° | 8° | 68 mm | 8 | 59 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 58 | 16° | 6° | 78 mm | 10 | 46 % | 12 h | Mild |
| October | 37 | 13° | 2° | 100 mm | 11 | 43 % | 11 h | Mild and showery |
| November | 33 | 7° | −3° | 85 mm | 10 | 38 % | 10 h | Chilly and showery |
| December | 41 | 4° | −5° | 55 mm | 8 | 43 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 1,797 m. Coordinates: 42.62, 2.07.