Ski resort · France
Best time to visit Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station
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The ski season in Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station typically runs January–March, 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 19°C.
Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 19°C and coolest in January (1°C). The wettest month is October (105 mm) and the driest December (55 mm), with about 970 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station
2,040 mThe climate in Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station through the year
When to go
Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 77 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 19°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 60 % of the time. June and September are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–54. The lowest score is in April (26), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (19°C) is about 18 degrees warmer than a January day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 55 mm in December to 105 mm in October (about 970 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–May, deepest in February (about 60 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station lies about 2,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 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 Portè - Pimorent station scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 71
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 83
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 83
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): May–October, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January–March
How it compares
Of the 155 destinations Eddigo covers in France, Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station is the 34th coolest over the year and the 51st driest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 3 for a typical destination in the country. In August, when Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station scores 77, Ordino-Arcalís (26 km away) scores 76 and Station de Camurac (26 km away) scores 83. In April, when Esquí de Portè - Pimorent station is at its lowest, Giens Peninsula scores 77 and lies 360 km away. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 1° | −6° | 78 mm | 11 | 44 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 39 | 2° | −6° | 59 mm | 8 | 38 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 32 | 4° | −5° | 88 mm | 12 | 45 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 26 | 6° | −2° | 88 mm | 13 | 35 % | 13 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 27 | 10° | 1° | 94 mm | 13 | 42 % | 15 h | Chilly and showery |
| June | 54 | 16° | 6° | 91 mm | 11 | 51 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| July | 76 | 19° | 8° | 65 mm | 9 | 63 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 77 | 19° | 8° | 74 mm | 8 | 60 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 52 | 15° | 5° | 82 mm | 10 | 47 % | 12 h | Mild and showery |
| October | 34 | 11° | 1° | 105 mm | 11 | 43 % | 11 h | Chilly and showery |
| November | 33 | 5° | −3° | 88 mm | 11 | 37 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
| December | 42 | 2° | −5° | 55 mm | 8 | 44 % | 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: 2,036 m. Coordinates: 42.56, 1.81.