Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Orelle
Orelle is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 979 m above sea level. It has a population of about 324 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now3°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population324
Local time04:59
45.21° N, 6.53° EElevation 979 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code73140October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Orelle at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:05 · 17:3210 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:15Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
83 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
64 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 15 km
Weather in Orelle
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
3°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%
Today26 Oct18°3°
Tue27 Oct21°10°
Wed28 Oct17°6°
Thu29 Oct18°5°
Fri30 Oct18°9°
Sat31 Oct17°9°
Sun1 Nov15°8°
Mon2 Nov14°8°
Tue3 Nov13°5°
When to go to Orelle
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 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 59 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 49 | 24 | 26 |
| High | 4° | 5° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
| Low | -4° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 71 | 77 | 70 | 83 | 78 | 64 | 74 | 78 | 92 | 86 | 97 |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
What's on in Orelle
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Orelle
12 km
Ouvrage Saint-GobainBuilt 1931
9.9 km
Modane railway station
9.8 km
Fort du Replaton
11 km
Les Karellis
11 km
Ouvrage Le Lavoir
9.6 km
Église de l'Assomption de ValloireMore museums: Musée de l'Union-grande · Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle · Orelle Patrimoine
Outdoors around Orelle
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing19Mountain huts18Camp sites11Viewpoints9Theme parks2Hot springs & thermal baths1Golf courses1
Plan du ReplatViewpoints · 740 m
0.7 kmParcours AventureTheme parks
0.7 kmLes CombesCamp sites
0.8 kmLe MarintanCamp sites
0.9 kmParcours Aventure EnfantsTheme parks
1.4 kmRocher des amoureuxClimbing
1.6 kmValloire - Galibier ThaborSki area · 199 km of pistes · 37 lifts
7.6 kmLes KarellisSki area · 45 km of pistes · 14 lifts
11 kmLes 3 ValléesSki area · 1,306 km of pistes · 172 lifts
14 kmAlbiez-MontrondSki area · 20 km of pistes · 7 lifts
14 kmNature around Orelle
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Orelle
Earthquakes around Orelle
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record76within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 67 km
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 140 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 49 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Orelle
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Francoz1 kmPrémont1.1 kmLa Fusine1.3 kmNoiray1.4 kmLe Poucet1.6 kmBonvillard1.8 kmLa Buffaz3.6 kmLe Thyl3.8 kmLa Saussa4.1 kmLa Praz4.2 kmLe Châtelard4.8 kmLes Mélèzes4.9 kmLa Traversaz4.9 kmValmeinier5 kmLe Villard5.1 kmSaint-Martin-d'Arc5.3 kmSaint-Michel-de-Maurienne5.3 kmLa Léchere5.5 kmLes Combes5.5 kmLe Désert5.5 kmLes Petites Seignières5.6 kmVillard-Bernon6 kmLa Villette6 kmMontruard6.1 kmSaint-André6.7 kmBeaune6.7 kmFreney7.4 kmPlan Villard7.6 kmSaint-Martin-de-la-Porte7.6 kmLe Col7.8 kmLe Col8 kmAlbannette8 kmAlbanne9 kmFourneaux9.2 kmLes Choseaux-Ville9.3 kmL'Archaz9.3 kmClaret9.4 kmCharmaix9.5 kmValloire9.6 kmLe Poingt Ravier10 kmValfrejus10 kmLe Lavoir10 kmLes Karellis10 kmLoutra10 kmVal Thorens11 kmModane11 kmMontricher-Albanne11 kmLe Bochet11 kmLa Rua11 kmLes Verneys11 kmSaint-Julien-Mont-Denis11 kmReberty12 kmLes Bruyères12 kmTourmentier12 kmLa Rivine12 kmBonnenuit13 kmLes Menuires13 kmLe Bourget13 kmLa Norma13 kmVillard Clément13 kmMontdenis13 kmLe Mélézet13 kmVillarodin-Bourget14 kmLes Nouvelles Resses14 kmVillargondran14 kmLevassaix14 kmBonvillard14 kmAlbiez-Montrond15 kmLa Charmette15 kmAvrieux15 kmLe Bettaix15 kmLa Cochette15 kmAlbiez-le-Jeune15 km
Orelle from above
Around Orelle32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Refuge du Mont ThaborNature11 kmRefuge du lac du LouNature9.3 kmValloiretteNature6.9 kmGlacier de ChavièreNature8.5 kmGlacier de PécletNature11 kmGlacier de GébroulazNature12 kmBarre des ÉcrinsMountain35 kmDôme de Neige des ÉcrinsMountain35 kmMeijeMountain28 kmAilefroideMountain39 kmLa Meije Pic CentralMountain29 kmMont PelvouxMountain36 kmValloire - Galibier ThaborSki area7.6 kmLes KarellisSki area11 kmLes 3 ValléesSki area14 kmAlbiez-MontrondSki area14 kmOuvrage Saint-GobainMonument12 kmModane railway stationMonument9.9 kmFort du ReplatonMonument9.8 kmLes KarellisMonument11 kmOuvrage Le LavoirMonument11 kmÉglise de l'Assomption de ValloireMonument9.6 kmÉglise Saint-Thomas-BecketMonument15 kmSaint-Michel - ValloireStation5.0 kmModaneStation9.9 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'ArvanStation16 kmBardonecchiaPlace20 kmSaint-Jean-de-MauriennePlace16 kmModanePlace11 kmLes AlluesPlace25 kmLa ChambrePlace25 kmAussoisPlace16 km
Postal code
73140
Getting to Orelle
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
70 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
87 kmTurin AirportTRN
87 kmSaint-Michel - ValloireRailway station
5 kmModaneRailway station
9.9 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'ArvanRailway station
16 kmPlaces near Orelle
Places with a climate like Orelle
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Orelle?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orelle.
What is the hottest month in Orelle?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Orelle?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orelle?
May is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Orelle?
The postal code of Orelle is 73140.