Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is part of France. France is quite a large country, so the climate is diverse here. Most of the low-lying areas of France are in the oceanic climate zone, so you can generally expect cool winters and mild summers. But there are mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean. In most overseas regions of France you can expect a tropical climate.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alpe d'Huez, Annecy, Annemasse, Ardèche and Drôme, Aurillac, Auvergne, Bourg Saint Maurice, Bozel, Brides les Bains, Chambéry, Chamonix, Chatel, Clermont Ferrand, Courchevel, Divonne les Bains, Evian, Flaine, Greater Lyon, Grenoble, Haute Savoie, Isère, La Clusaz, La Plagne, Lagorce, Le Grand Massif, Les Arcs, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Trois Vallées, Lyon, Megève, Meribel, Mont Blanc, Mont Dore, Morillon, Morzine, Orgnac l'Aven, Praz de Lys Sommand, Puy de Dôme, Pérouges, Roanne, Saint Gervais les Bains, Saint Étienne, Samoëns, Savoie, Sixt Fer à Cheval, Tignes, Val d'Isère, Val Thorens, Vallon Pont d'Arc, Vercors, Vienne.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Lyon and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 0.3 ℃ (32.54 ℉). The most rainy month here is May, the average number of rainy days is 11.4. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 6.9. 
When travelling around Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in France is Mont Blanc (4810 m) and the lowest point is Rhone River delta (-2 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in January is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in January is 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.3 ℃ (32.54 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.95 ℃ (44.51 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.55 ℃ (45.59 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 9.2. The average rainfall is 51.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:04 and at the end of the month 9:38.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in February is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in February is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.55 ℃ (45.59 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 8.9. The average rainfall is 51.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:38 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:20 and at the end of the month 11:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in March is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in March is 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.5 ℃ (38.3 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 8.8. The average rainfall is 53.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:55 and at the end of the month 12:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in April is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in April is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.7 ℃ (42.26 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.65 ℃ (63.77 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.4. The average rainfall is 73.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:31 and at the end of the month 14:16.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in May is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in May is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.65 ℃ (63.77 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 11.4. The average rainfall is 89.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:16 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:55 and at the end of the month 15:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 8.6. The average rainfall is 78.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:41 and at the end of the month 15:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in July is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in July is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27 ℃ (80.6 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 6.9. The average rainfall is 62.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:23 and at the end of the month 14:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in August is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in August is 26.3 ℃ (79.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27 ℃ (80.6 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.65 ℃ (76.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 7.1. The average rainfall is 69.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:14 and at the end of the month 13:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in September is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in September is 23 ℃ (73.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.65 ℃ (76.37 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7.7. The average rainfall is 88.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:43 and at the end of the month 11:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in October is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in October is 17.2 ℃ (62.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.7 ℃ (56.66 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10.5. The average rainfall is 95.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:07 and at the end of the month 10:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in November is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in November is 10.2 ℃ (50.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.8 ℃ (38.84 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.7 ℃ (56.66 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.8 ℃ (47.84 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 9. The average rainfall is 73.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:39 and at the end of the month 9:05.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in December is this: The average highest temperature in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in December is 7.4 ℃ (45.32 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.7 ℃ (35.06 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.8 ℃ (47.84 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.95 ℃ (44.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 9.6. The average rainfall is 54.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:05 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:44 and at the end of the month 8:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.