Best Time to Visit Annecy
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Annecy weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 | -2.1 | 81 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 6.5 | -1.3 | 83 | 3.4 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 10.8 | 1 | 72 | 5.5 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 14.1 | 3.9 | 70 | 7.3 | 13.3 |
| May | 18.9 | 8.2 | 81 | 8.5 | 14.7 |
| Jun | 22.6 | 11.2 | 94 | 9.8 | 15.5 |
| Jul | 25.7 | 13.4 | 74 | 10.1 | 15.2 |
| Aug | 25 | 13.1 | 72 | 8.6 | 14 |
| Sep | 20.7 | 9.8 | 96 | 6.4 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 14.9 | 6.2 | 96 | 4 | 10.7 |
| Nov | 8.8 | 1.7 | 95 | 2.3 | 9.2 |
| Dec | 5.4 | -0.7 | 91 | 1.7 | 8.5 |
Daylight ranges from 8.5 hours in Dec to 15.5 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunMay
Beaches: JulAug
Hiking: JulAugMayApr
Sightseeing: JulAugMayJun
Climate & conditions
Freezing months (snow possible): Jan, Feb, Dec.
Annecy quick facts
- Population
- 49,232
- Elevation
- 452 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- GVA · 37 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Annecy?
Jul, Aug, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Sep, about 96 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 25.7°C.
Where to stay
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Getting there
Fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), 37 km from Annecy. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Geneva — 33 km, 32 min drive · Lausanne — 78 km, 1.3 hr drive · Lyon — 101 km, 1.6 hr drive · Turin — 153 km, 2.5 hr drive
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