Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Franclens
Franclens is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 483 m above sea level. It has a population of about 541 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population541
Local time09:32
46.04° N, 5.82° EElevation 483 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code74910October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month126mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Franclens at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 17:3010 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous93% · Moonrise 18:33Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · 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
104 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
78 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Franclens
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 93%
Today28 Oct14°7°0.6 mm
Thu29 Oct13°5°
Fri30 Oct12°4°
Sat31 Oct12°4°
Sun1 Nov10°3°
Mon2 Nov6°3°
Tue3 Nov7°2°
Wed4 Nov9°2°
Thu5 Nov13°3°
Fri6 Nov14°5°
When to go to Franclens
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 | 38 | 58 | 64 | 67 | 61 | 64 | 71 | 55 | 22 | 20 |
| High | 5° | 7° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 6° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 94 | 78 | 85 | 83 | 104 | 84 | 85 | 89 | 102 | 126 | 108 | 115 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Franclens
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Franclens
1.4 km
Génissiat DamBuilt 1937
2.8 km
Grenier à sel de Surjoux
7.1 km
Town hall of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineBuilt 1932
7.2 km
war memorial of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineBuilt 1923
10 km
Église Saint-Étienne de ClermontBuilt 1860
10 km
Château de Clermont, Haute-Savoie
Museum15 km
Musée du Bugey-Valromey
Museum9.4 km
Former town hall of SeysselOutdoors around Franclens
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping du Haut-RhoneCamp sites
0.4 kmSaut à skiViewpoints
0.5 kmAcademy des perroquetsZoos
0.7 kmTop of anciens sectorClimbing
0.7 kmSecteur anciensClimbing
0.7 kmCamping InternationalCamp sites
1.5 kmPlans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de RetordSki area · 6 km of pistes · 7 lifts
10 kmMenthièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 4 lifts
14 kmTerre RondeSki area · 6 km of pistes · 6 lifts
17 kmLa CroisetteSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
28 kmGo and SeaDive site
4.1 kmEssential DivingDive site
19 kmNature around Franclens
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Franclens
Earthquakes around Franclens
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 record62within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 116 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 138 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 124 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 38 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Mines and quarries
Towns and villages around Franclens
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Saint-Germain-sur-Rhône1.9 kmChêne-en-Semine2.5 kmChallonges2.7 kmUsinens4 kmClarafond-Arcine4.6 kmVanzy4.7 kmÉloise4.9 kmLes Métral5.1 kmChessenaz6 kmBassy6.9 kmArcine7.2 kmDesingy7.2 kmCologny7.3 kmFrangy8.7 kmSeyssel9.4 kmDroisy9.9 kmChevrier10 kmRaclaz10 kmChaumont10 kmSavigny10 kmClermont10 kmLa Fontaine10 kmMusièges10 kmDingy-en-Vuache11 kmVulbens11 kmMurcier11 kmFaramaz11 kmChilly12 kmVens12 kmCrempigny-Bonneguête12 kmÉpagny12 kmMenthonnex-sous-Clermont12 kmContamine-Sarzin12 kmMinzier13 kmBonneguête13 kmCoucy13 kmJonzier-Épagny13 kmValleiry13 kmMarlioz14 kmVal-de-Fier14 kmSaint-André-Val-de-Fier14 kmSallenôves14 kmMougny14 kmVigny14 kmChavannaz15 kmThusy15 kmChênex15 kmVersonnex15 kmLa Joux15 km
Franclens from above
Around Franclens39 places to see, do and reach nearby
FierNature12 kmValserineNature6.3 kmLes UssesNature7.9 kmDorchesNature7.4 kmSemineNature12 kmVézéronceNature6.9 kmMontagne de Sous-DineMountain38 kmMontagne des FrêtesMountain40 kmTête RondeMountain38 kmLe ParmelanMountain34 kmPointe de TalamarcheMountain39 kmGrandes LanchesMountain39 kmPlans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de RetordSki area10 kmMenthièresSki area14 kmTerre RondeSki area17 kmLa CroisetteSki area28 kmGo and SeaDive site4.1 kmEssential DivingDive site19 kmGénissiat DamMonument1.4 kmGrenier à sel de SurjouxMonument2.8 kmTown hall of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineMonument7.1 kmwar memorial of Bellegarde-sur-ValserineMonument7.2 kmÉglise Saint-Étienne de ClermontMonument10 kmChâteau de Clermont, Haute-SavoieMonument10 kmValromeyMonument14 kmMaison forte de NovéryMonument12 kmMusée du Bugey-ValromeyMuseum15 kmFormer town hall of SeysselMuseum9.4 kmBellegardeStation7.5 kmSeyssel - CorbonodStation9.0 kmLa PlaineStation20 kmOnexFerry port27 kmAnnecyFerry port29 kmSaint-Julien-en-GenevoisPlace23 kmThoiryPlace25 kmPoisyPlace23 kmBernexPlace24 kmBellegarde-sur-ValserinePlace7.2 kmRumillyPlace22 km
Postal code
74910
Getting to Franclens
Annecy Meythet airportNCY
25 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
31 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
45 kmBellegardeRailway station
7.5 kmSeyssel - CorbonodRailway station
9 kmLa PlaineRailway station
20 kmOnexFerry port
27 kmAnnecyFerry port
29 kmPlaces near Franclens
Places with a climate like Franclens
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Franclens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Franclens.
What is the hottest month in Franclens?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Franclens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Franclens?
May is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Franclens?
The postal code of Franclens is 74910.