Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Claix
Claix is a small town in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 286 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,836 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now15°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population7,836
Local time16:45
45.12° N, 5.67° EElevation 286 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code38640October: high / low19° / 9°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Claix at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:02 · 18:4210 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:52Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
126 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
84 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Claix
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 46%
Today22 Oct15°5°
Fri23 Oct15°8°11.7 mm
Sat24 Oct12°6°6.5 mm
Sun25 Oct16°7°10.6 mm
Mon26 Oct18°10°
Tue27 Oct25°10°
Wed28 Oct17°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°9°
Fri30 Oct22°9°
Sat31 Oct19°9°
When to go to Claix
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 | 26 | 31 | 46 | 70 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 57 | 73 | 69 | 32 | 24 |
| High | 7° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 12° | 7° |
| Low | -1° | 0° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 114 | 85 | 101 | 109 | 126 | 94 | 84 | 99 | 123 | 134 | 125 | 118 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
What's on in Claix
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Claix
Outdoors around Claix
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing70Viewpoints36Mountain huts26Camp sites16Golf courses4Theme parks2Hot springs & thermal baths1Water parks1Zoos1
Le Vince LandTheme parks
0.3 kmAqua LoisirsWater parks
0.5 kmEspace Vertical 4Climbing
0.8 kmCerfs et bichesZoos
1 kmGolf de SeyssinsGolf courses
1 kmGolf International de GrenobleGolf courses
1.1 kmMontagnes de LansSki area · 25 km of pistes · 12 lifts
4.7 kmSaint-Nizier du MoucherotteSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
6.4 kmColline des BainsSki area · 3 lifts
11 kmDomaine Autrans - MéaudreSki area · 26 km of pistes · 18 lifts
14 kmEspace plongée & Pêche sous-marineDive site
1.3 kmNature around Claix
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Claix
Earthquakes around Claix
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 record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 106 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 117 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 139 km
5.0Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 5 km →1985 · 83 km
Towns and villages around Claix
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Malhivert1.5 kmRisset1.9 kmLe Pont-de-Claix2 kmBouveyre2.3 kmAllières-et-Risset2.3 kmVarces-Allières-et-Risset4.2 kmChampagnier4.4 kmÉchirolles4.4 kmMeinget4.6 kmSeyssins4.8 kmSeyssinet5.4 kmLes Granges5.8 kmSaint-Paul-de-Varces5.9 kmBresson6.2 kmPariset6.3 kmSeyssinet-Pariset6.5 kmBasse-Jarrie6.5 kmSaint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte6.6 kmLe Peuil6.7 kmEybens6.8 kmJarrie6.8 kmLans-en-Vercors6.9 kmLes Lolettes6.9 kmEaux Claires7 kmVif7.1 kmL'Olette7.1 kmChamp-sur-Drac7.3 kmGrenoble7.3 kmLes Simianes7.4 kmMontchaboud7.4 kmMallets7.5 kmTavernolles7.9 kmEngins8.1 kmPoisat8.1 kmLe Bouilly8.1 kmFontaine8.2 kmLes Bruyères8.4 kmSaint-Georges-de-Commiers8.7 kmBrié-et-Angonnes8.7 kmVille Vieille8.8 kmCrozet8.9 kmVizille9 kmRhut9 kmNotre-Dame-de-Mésage9.3 kmLes Geymonds9.6 kmSaint-Martin-d'Hères9.6 kmLes Alloves9.6 kmHerbeys9.7 kmSaint-Martin-le-Vinoux9.8 kmLa Galochère10 kmLe Genevray10 kmLes Travers10 kmLa Perrinière10 kmSassenage10 kmLe Bouchet10 kmSaint-Pierre11 kmVillard-de-Lans11 kmLa Tronche11 kmPrénatier11 kmGières11 kmVaulnaveys-le-Haut11 kmMéaudre11 kmL'Essarton12 kmLes Rossets12 kmVilleneuve12 kmAutrans12 kmLe Balcon de Villard12 kmUriage-les-Bains12 kmVaulnaveys-le-Bas12 kmLes Jarrands12 kmLe Muret12 kmBelmont12 kmLe Gua12 kmVenon12 kmSaint-Pierre-de-Mésage12 kmLe Bourg de Dessus12 kmNotre-Dame-de-Commiers12 kmPrélenfrey12 kmSaint-Égrève13 kmLes Guillets13 km
Claix from above
Around Claix41 places to see, do and reach nearby
RomancheNature5.2 kmGresseNature3.1 kmFuronNature6.0 kmCuves de SassenageNature10 kmGampaloupNature9.2 kmLac de Monteynard-AvignonetNature18 kmPic BayleMountain36 kmRoche de la MuzelleMountain40 kmPic de l'ÉtendardMountain37 kmPic de la PyramideMountain36 kmMont SavoyatMountain37 kmPic du Lac Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesMountain36 kmMontagnes de LansSki area4.7 kmSaint-Nizier du MoucherotteSki area6.4 kmColline des BainsSki area11 kmDomaine Autrans - MéaudreSki area14 kmEspace plongée & Pêche sous-marineDive site1.3 kmColline De ComboireMonument2.0 kmPont LesdiguièresMonument1.8 kmtourbière du PeuilMonument2.5 kmPerret tower (Grenoble)Monument8.7 kmPalais des Sports Pierre Mendès FranceMonument9.0 kmGrenoble CathedralMonument9.3 kmÉglise Saint-Jean, GrenobleMonument7.5 kmIsère prefecture (building)Monument8.9 kmMusée Géo-CharlesMuseum3.9 kmHisto Bus DauphinoisMuseum3.1 kmCosmocité Science CenterMuseum3.3 kmMuseum of GrenobleMuseum9.5 kmMuseum of the French RevolutionMuseum9.3 kmÉchirollesStation5.2 kmPont de Claix L'ÉtoileStation3.1 kmJarrie-VizilleStation6.7 kmEmbarcadère Treffort - La MiraFerry port24 kmEmbarcadère Mayres Savel - La MiraFerry port27 kmGrenoblePlace7.3 kmSaint-Martin-d'HèresPlace9.6 kmFontainePlace8.2 kmMeylanPlace13 kmSaint-ÉgrèvePlace13 kmSeyssinet-ParisetPlace6.5 km
Postal code
38640
Getting to Claix
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
38 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
60 kmLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
81 kmÉchirollesRailway station
5.2 kmPont de Claix L'ÉtoileRailway station
3.1 kmJarrie-VizilleRailway station
6.7 kmEmbarcadère Treffort - La MiraEmbarcadère Mayres Savel - La Mira
24 kmEmbarcadère Mayres Savel - La MiraEmbarcadère Treffort - La Mira
27 kmPlaces near Claix
Places with a climate like Claix
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Claix?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Claix.
What is the hottest month in Claix?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Claix?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Claix?
May is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Claix?
The postal code of Claix is 38640.