Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Joux
Joux is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 515 m above sea level. It has a population of about 752 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population752
Local time11:00
45.89° N, 4.37° EElevation 515 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code69170October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Joux at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:12 · 18:4310 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 17:35Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in July
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
116 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
54 mm of rain
Monuments nearby6+
within 14 km
Weather in Joux
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 85%
Today24 Oct10°5°6.5 mm
Sun25 Oct14°9°6.7 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°
Tue27 Oct21°8°
Wed28 Oct13°6°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°3°
Fri30 Oct13°3°
Sat31 Oct10°2°
Sun1 Nov9°1°
Mon2 Nov8°1°0.5 mm
When to go to Joux
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 | 31 | 38 | 55 | 65 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 78 | 60 | 24 | 21 |
| High | 6° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 64 | 54 | 58 | 82 | 116 | 94 | 80 | 86 | 94 | 98 | 93 | 70 |
| Wet days | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
What's on in Joux
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Joux
Outdoors around Joux
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 Lac des SapinsCamp sites
0.6 kmCroix PaquetViewpoints
1.4 kmTonik CampingCamp sites
2.4 kmNature around Joux
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Joux
Earthquakes around Joux
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record34within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 132 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 114 km
Towns and villages around Joux
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Rechagny2.9 kmLes Sauvages4.2 kmNotre-Dame de La Roche4.3 kmChanellière4.8 kmLe Charpenay4.8 kmTarare4.8 kmLe Danguin4.8 kmLe Chaboud4.9 kmSaint-Marcel-l'Éclairé5 kmAffoux5.3 kmPeisselay5.8 kmLa Plata5.9 kmLe Perrussel7.2 kmSaint-Clément-sur-Valsonne7.6 kmLes Oirées7.6 kmLa Grande Charrière7.8 kmLes Pinachons7.8 kmLe Gantillon7.9 kmValsonne7.9 kmLa Raye8.1 kmSaint-Forgeux8.6 kmLe Plat du Mont8.6 kmL'Esté8.6 kmVillechenève8.7 kmLes Tuilières8.9 kmLes Grandes Terres9 kmSaint-Loup9.1 kmMalpertuis9.2 kmLe Châtelard9.2 kmRançon9.2 kmPontcharra-sur-Turdine9.2 kmAlbigny9.3 kmDareizé9.4 kmLa Favrotière9.5 kmPépy9.5 kmLes Olmes9.6 kmAmplepuis10 kmLe Teilloux10 kmLes Quatre Vents11 kmLes Tardières11 kmMaisons Neuves11 kmSaint-Appolinaire11 kmRonno11 kmLa Montagne11 kmDième11 kmLa Croix Rouge11 kmPontu11 kmLes Olmes11 kmLongessaigne11 kmLe Montmenot12 kmLes Arthauds12 kmLa Chatonnière12 kmLe Marais12 kmAncy12 kmLes Granges12 kmLa Graviche12 kmTaponas12 kmBine12 kmSaint-Claude Huissel12 kmLe Renevier12 kmSaint-Martin13 kmSaint-Vérand13 kmChambost-Longessaigne13 kmLa Chambardière13 kmPouilly13 kmMontrottier13 kmSaint-Romain-de-Popey13 kmLes Arnas13 kmSaint-Jean-la-Bussière13 kmLe Néanne13 kmLa Côte13 kmSaint-Victor14 kmTernand14 kmLes Gorges14 kmCôte Chaude14 kmL'Olivière14 kmSarcey14 kmLa Chana14 kmSaint-Just-d'Avray14 kmMeyré14 km
Joux from above
Around Joux29 places to see, do and reach nearby
TorranchinNature8.1 kmLignon du ForezNature20 kmLoiseNature20 kmBrévenneNature24 kmAixNature19 kmGandNature21 kmMont Saint-RigaudMountain37 kmMont BoussuivreMountain4.1 kmMont MonetMountain36 kmRoche d'AjouxMountain33 kmMont TourvéonMountain32 kmCrêt MalherbeMountain35 kmJ.-B. Martin's old weaving factoryMonument5.4 kmChâteau de la FlachèreMonument14 kmAncien prieuré de TarareMonument4.8 kmChâteau de Rochefort, AmplepuisMonument7.2 kmChâteau de SarronMonument10 kmChâteau d'AvaugesMonument12 kmMusée Barthélémy-ThimonnierMuseum10 kmMusée du tissage et de la soierieMuseum9.8 kmTarareStation5.2 kmPontcharra - Saint-ForgeuxStation9.5 kmAmplepuisStation9.9 kmL'ArbreslePlace20 kmLentillyPlace24 kmTararePlace4.8 kmLozannePlace24 kmChâtillonPlace21 kmFleurieux-sur-l'ArbreslePlace22 km
Postal code
69170
Getting to Joux
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
59 kmClermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFE
94 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
95 kmTarareRailway station
5.2 kmPontcharra - Saint-ForgeuxRailway station
9.5 kmAmplepuisRailway station
9.9 kmPlaces near Joux
Places with a climate like Joux
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Joux?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Joux.
What is the hottest month in Joux?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Joux?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Joux?
May is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Joux?
The postal code of Joux is 69170.