Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Huez
Huez is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 1,511 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,244 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,244
Local time00:49
45.08° N, 6.06° EElevation 1,511 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code38750October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month161mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Huez at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:03 · 18:3810 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
138 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
103 mm of rain
Monuments nearby6+
within 11 km
Weather in Huez
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
4°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 83%
Today25 Oct9°4°18.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°1°
Tue27 Oct19°8°
Wed28 Oct14°5°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct11°4°
Sun1 Nov10°5°
Mon2 Nov8°2°
When to go to Huez
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 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 47 | 65 | 69 | 71 | 65 | 42 | 24 | 25 |
| High | 4° | 4° | 7° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -5° | -5° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 7° | 4° | -1° | -4° |
| Rain (mm) | 138 | 110 | 121 | 120 | 138 | 121 | 103 | 112 | 135 | 161 | 144 | 154 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
What's on in Huez
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Huez
Outdoors around Huez
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mur d'EscaladeClimbing
0.5 kmGolf des Deux AlpesGolf courses
0.8 kmSignal de VillardViewpoints · 1,973 m
1.1 kmGolf de l'Alpe d'HuezGolf courses
1.1 kmCroix de ChamrousseViewpoints · 2,253 m
2.2 kmCamping Belledonne - RCNCamp sites
2.8 kmAlpe d'Huez Grand DomaineSki area · 207 km of pistes · 79 lifts
4.3 kmCol d'OrnonSki area · 6 km of pistes · 4 lifts
10 kmLes Deux AlpesSki area · 161 km of pistes · 42 lifts
11 kmDomaine Skiable ChamrousseSki area · 51 km of pistes · 20 lifts
14 kmNature around Huez
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Huez
Earthquakes around Huez
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 record65within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 79 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 88 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 146 km
5.0Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 5 km →1985 · 54 km
Towns and villages around Huez
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Alpe d'Huez1.4 kmChâtelard1.6 kmLa Garde1.7 kmVillard-Reculas2.3 kmArmentier Haut3 kmStation d'Auris En Oisans3.4 kmLe Bourg-d'Oisans3.6 kmLa Paute3.8 kmLes Cours4.1 kmGrandes Sables4.2 kmAuris4.6 kmLe Vert5 kmRochetaillée5.3 kmStation d'Oz-en-Oisans5.5 kmAllemond5.5 kmLe Mailloz5.6 kmLe Puys5.7 kmLe Garcin5.8 kmLe Bessay5.9 kmLe Clapier6 kmOulles6.1 kmLe Roberand6.3 kmVillard-Reymond6.3 kmOz6.5 kmLe Freney-d'Oisans6.8 kmBons6.8 kmVillard-Notre-Dame7.1 kmClavans-en-Haut-Oisans7.3 kmMizoën7.4 kmOrnon7.4 kmLanversin7.6 kmMont-de-Lans7.7 kmLa Poutuire8.1 kmClavans le Haut8.2 kmVaujany8.5 kmBesse8.9 kmLe Rivier8.9 kmL'Alpe de Mont-De-Lans9 kmLa Villette9.4 kmLes Deux Alpes9.5 kmMont Frais9.5 kmMiribel9.7 kmLes Ougiers9.8 kmLes Gauchoirs9.9 kmL'Alpe de Venosc10 kmLivet-et-Gavet10 kmLa Danchère11 kmVénosc11 kmLe Bourg d'Arud12 kmLes Sciauds12 kmRioupéroux12 kmVillelonge12 kmSalignière13 kmLes Bosses13 kmChantelouve13 kmLes Clavaux14 kmLanchatra14 kmLa Chalp15 kmGavet15 km
Huez from above
Around Huez33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac du VerneyNature6.3 kmLac du ChambonNature8.3 kmLac FourchuNature11 kmLac BessonNature4.6 kmGlacier de SarenneNature6.6 kmValetteNature8.5 kmBarre des ÉcrinsMountain30 kmDôme de Neige des ÉcrinsMountain29 kmMeijeMountain22 kmAilefroideMountain32 kmLa Meije Pic CentralMountain22 kmMont PelvouxMountain33 kmAlpe d'Huez Grand DomaineSki area4.3 kmCol d'OrnonSki area10 kmLes Deux AlpesSki area11 kmDomaine Skiable ChamrousseSki area14 kmPavillon KellerMonument10 kmBarrage du ChambonMonument7.4 kmBons Roman gateMonument6.4 kméglise Saint-Antoine de Livet-et-GavetMonument10 kmCentrale hydroélectrique des VernesMonument11 kmPlan des CavallesMonument9.0 kmMusée d'Huez et de l'OisansMuseum0.9 kmMusée EDF HydrélecMuseum7.3 kmLanceyStation22 kmBrignoudStation24 kmGrenoble Universités - GièresStation24 kmVizillePlace23 kmDomènePlace22 kmVillard-BonnotPlace22 kmGièresPlace24 kmSaint-Martin-d'UriagePlace18 kmLe VersoudPlace22 km
Postal code
38750
Getting to Huez
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
63 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
65 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
94 kmLanceyRailway station
22 kmBrignoudRailway station
24 kmGrenoble Universités - GièresRailway station
24 kmPlaces near Huez
Places with a climate like Huez
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Huez?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Huez.
What is the hottest month in Huez?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Huez?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Huez?
May is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Huez?
The postal code of Huez is 38750.