Ski resort · France
Best time to visit Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
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The ski season in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe typically runs December–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.
Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 21°C and coolest in January (2°C). The wettest month is May (112 mm) and the driest February (64 mm), with about 1,130 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
1,360 mThe climate in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe through the year
When to go
Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 70 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 21°C and the night falls to 11°C, with rain on about 14 days and clear sky 56 % of the time. June is a fair alternative, with scores of 56. The lowest score is in November (23), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (21°C) is about 19 degrees warmer than a January day (2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in December–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 64 mm in February to 112 mm in May (about 1,130 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in February (about 60 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe lies about 1,350 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 9 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. Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July, up to 66
- City break (15–25 °C): July–September, up to 70
- Hiking (10–22 °C): July–September, up to 71
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–October, up to 87
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 155 destinations Eddigo covers in France, Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe is the 59th coolest over the year and the 44th wettest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 3 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe scores 70, Flaine (26 km away) scores 66 and Orange (ski resort) (28 km away) scores 72. In November, when Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe is at its lowest, Giens Peninsula scores 62 and lies 310 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 | 26 | 2° | −4° | 79 mm | 12 | 32 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 31 | 3° | −5° | 64 mm | 10 | 34 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 28 | 7° | −2° | 77 mm | 12 | 39 % | 12 h | Chilly and showery |
| April | 25 | 11° | 1° | 81 mm | 13 | 40 % | 14 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 27 | 14° | 5° | 112 mm | 15 | 34 % | 15 h | Mild and rainy |
| June | 56 | 18° | 9° | 105 mm | 13 | 43 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| July | 70 | 21° | 11° | 101 mm | 12 | 56 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| August | 68 | 20° | 11° | 110 mm | 12 | 52 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| September | 49 | 16° | 8° | 86 mm | 12 | 50 % | 12 h | Mild and showery |
| October | 26 | 11° | 5° | 100 mm | 13 | 36 % | 11 h | Chilly and showery |
| November | 23 | 6° | 0° | 112 mm | 14 | 33 % | 9 h | Chilly and showery |
| December | 24 | 4° | −3° | 101 mm | 13 | 33 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
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: 1,361 m. Coordinates: 45.81, 6.52.