Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Challex
Challex is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 508 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,632 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population1,632
Local time22:19
46.18° N, 5.98° EElevation 508 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code01630October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month122mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Challex at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:03 · 18:3910 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:09Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
102 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
72 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Challex
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 68%
Today22 Oct13°7°
Fri23 Oct11°6°10.8 mm
Sat24 Oct8°4°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°20.4 mm
Mon26 Oct15°2°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°
Wed28 Oct18°9°
Thu29 Oct15°8°
Fri30 Oct17°8°
Sat31 Oct18°9°
When to go to Challex
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 29 | 35 | 58 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 65 | 71 | 54 | 21 | 20 |
| High | 5° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 6° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 2° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 87 | 72 | 85 | 83 | 102 | 88 | 88 | 92 | 104 | 122 | 102 | 112 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Challex
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Challex
Outdoors around Challex
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Domaine de la ColombièreCamp sites
0.4 kmCentre Aquatique Au Fil de l'OWater parks
0.9 kmLe Hameau du Père NoëlTheme parks
1.1 kmTotem MeyrinClimbing
1.1 kmGolf de la Maison BlancheGolf courses
1.4 kmGolf Club des ServesGolf courses
1.5 kmMenthièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 4 lifts
9.2 kmLes MoussièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
16 kmLa CroisetteSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
17 kmLes Hautes CombesSki area · 3 km of pistes · 2 lifts
20 kmGo and SeaDive site
16 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site
17 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site
17 kmLac Léman-Le BoeschDive site
17 kmNature around Challex
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Challex
Earthquakes around Challex
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record58within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 100 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 141 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 109 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 31 km
Towns and villages around Challex
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Saint-Jean-de-Gonville3.7 kmChoudans4 kmPéron4 kmMornex4 kmFénières4.4 kmFeigères4.5 kmLogras4.5 kmLe Crêt4.6 kmAsserans5.2 kmPougny5.4 kmFarges5.9 kmThoiry5.9 kmAirans6.4 kmÉcorans6.6 kmSaint-Genis-Pouilly7.4 kmCollonges7.5 kmSergy7.6 kmVillard8.5 kmPouilly8.8 kmCentre Technique Municipal8.9 kmChézery9.3 kmForens9.7 kmMenthières9.9 kmLongeray10 kmCrozet11 kmPrévessin-Moëns11 kmChevry12 kmLéaz12 kmMonnetier12 kmConfort12 kmChampfromier13 kmMoëns13 kmLancrans13 kmNaz Dessous13 kmFerney-Voltaire13 kmLélex13 kmCommunal13 kmBallon13 kmGrésin14 kmVanchy14 kmOrnex14 kmMontanges14 kmLa Pierre14 kmCoupy14 kmChâtillon-en-Michaille14 kmSégny14 kmBellegarde-sur-Valserine14 kmÉchenevex15 kmMusinens15 km
Challex from above
Around Challex45 places to see, do and reach nearby
ArveNature11 kmAllondonNature2.7 kmAire riverNature12 kmLaireNature4.3 kmDrizeNature12 kmLionNature6.2 kmÎle RousseauNature13 kmL'Île (Geneva)Nature13 kmMontagne de Sous-DineMountain34 kmRochers de LeschauxMountain39 kmPointe de la QuebletteMountain39 kmMontagne des FrêtesMountain36 kmPointe de PuvatMountain39 kmRoche ParnalMountain35 kmMenthièresSki area9.2 kmLes MoussièresSki area16 kmLa CroisetteSki area17 kmLes Hautes CombesSki area20 kmGo and SeaDive site16 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site17 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site17 kmDardagnyMonument1.8 kmAvullyMonument2.5 kmAllondonMonument2.7 kmDardagny CastleMonument1.8 kmMalvalMonument3.0 kmImmeuble ClartéMonument14 kmPalace of NationsMonument13 kmSt. Pierre CathedralMonument13 kmCentre Nature du Vallon de l'AllondonMuseum3.8 kmMuseum of Art and History GenevaMuseum14 kmNatural History Museum of GenevaMuseum14 kmMaison Tavel (collection)Museum13 kmAriana MuseumMuseum13 kmLa PlaineStation1.9 kmRussinStation3.2 kmMeyrinStation8.8 kmOnexFerry port9.3 kmDébarcadère de l'IleFerry port13 kmGenevaPlace13 kmAnnemassePlace20 kmVernierPlace9.1 kmMeyrinPlace9.7 kmCarougePlace13 kmGexPlace18 km
Postal code
01630
Getting to Challex
Geneva International AirportGVA
12 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
30 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
61 kmLa PlaineRailway station
1.9 kmRussinRailway station
3.2 kmMeyrinRailway station
8.8 kmOnexFerry port
9.3 kmDébarcadère de l'IleFerry port
13 kmPlaces near Challex
Places with a climate like Challex
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Challex?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Challex.
What is the hottest month in Challex?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Challex?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Challex?
May is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Challex?
The postal code of Challex is 01630.