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When to go · Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for cycling and hiking). Across France: Warm sea in the south, grape harvest in the vineyards, quieter roads. The best all-round month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
France overall
Prices
Medium
France overall

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for cycling and hiking). Across France: Warm sea in the south, grape harvest in the vineyards, quieter roads. The best all-round month.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • Alpe d'HuezHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall
Medium
Prices · France overall
Medium

France overall: Warm sea in the south, grape harvest in the vineyards, quieter roads. The best all-round month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alpe d'Huez, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 9 (better)

    Jan: 10

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for cycling and hiking). Across France: Warm sea in the south, grape harvest in the vineyards, quieter roads. The best all-round month.

January: Inside Alpe d'Huez's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for cycling and hiking.

Alpe d'Huez: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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