Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Valmeinier
Valmeinier is a village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 1,546 m above sea level. It has a population of about 593 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population593
Local time16:59
45.19° N, 6.48° EElevation 1,546 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code73450October: high / low13° / 3°
Rain this month103mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Valmeinier at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:59 · 18:3910 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:07Next 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-6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
91 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
67 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 15 km
Weather in Valmeinier
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 41%
Today22 Oct10°1°
Fri23 Oct10°4°10.6 mm
Sat24 Oct4°2°11.7 mm
Sun25 Oct9°5°10.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°-2°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°8°
Wed28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct17°2°
Fri30 Oct19°3°
Sat31 Oct16°7°
When to go to Valmeinier
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 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 46 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 62 | 40 | 24 | 26 |
| High | 3° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Low | -6° | -6° | -3° | 0° | 4° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 6° | 3° | -2° | -5° |
| Rain (mm) | 96 | 75 | 82 | 77 | 91 | 83 | 67 | 78 | 86 | 103 | 95 | 106 |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
What's on in Valmeinier
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Valmeinier
Outdoors around Valmeinier
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mountain huts19Climbing17Camp sites13Viewpoints8Theme 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 kmVia Ferrata Le Fort du TélégrapheClimbing
1.4 kmParcours Aventure EnfantsTheme parks
1.4 kmValloire - Galibier ThaborSki area · 199 km of pistes · 37 lifts
3 kmLes KarellisSki area · 45 km of pistes · 14 lifts
7.2 kmAlbiez-MontrondSki area · 20 km of pistes · 7 lifts
11 kmLes 3 ValléesSki area · 1,306 km of pistes · 172 lifts
17 kmNature around Valmeinier
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Valmeinier
Earthquakes around Valmeinier
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 record70within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 66 km
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 144 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 54 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 147 km
Towns and villages around Valmeinier
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Les Combes0.5 kmLes Mélèzes0.7 kmLa Léchere2 kmLe Désert2.6 kmLes Petites Seignières2.9 kmLe Châtelard3.2 kmLe Col3.2 kmSaint-Martin-d'Arc3.3 kmLa Saussa3.5 kmLa Buffaz3.5 kmLe Poucet3.9 kmSaint-Michel-de-Maurienne3.9 kmAlbannette4.1 kmLes Choseaux-Ville4.3 kmL'Archaz4.3 kmLe Thyl4.4 kmPrémont4.4 kmValloire4.6 kmOrelle5 kmLe Poingt Ravier5.1 kmLa Traversaz5.2 kmAlbanne5.3 kmVillard-Bernon5.4 kmLa Villette5.4 kmFrancoz5.7 kmLa Fusine6.2 kmNoiray6.4 kmLa Rua6.4 kmLes Verneys6.5 kmSaint-Martin-de-la-Porte6.5 kmBonvillard6.7 kmBeaune7.3 kmLa Rivine7.4 kmLes Karellis7.5 kmBonnenuit7.9 kmPlan Villard8.2 kmMontricher-Albanne8.3 kmClaret8.5 kmLa Praz8.7 kmLe Bochet9.1 kmSaint-Julien-Mont-Denis9.6 kmLe Villard9.6 kmLa Charmette10 kmMontruard11 kmAlbiez-Montrond11 kmSaint-André11 kmTourmentier11 kmVillard Clément11 kmBonvillard11 kmFreney11 kmAlbiez le Vieux12 kmLa Cochette12 kmLe Mollard12 kmLes Rieux12 kmLes Nouvelles Resses12 kmVillargondran12 kmLe Col12 kmAlbiez-le-Jeune12 kmMontdenis12 kmLe Lavoir13 kmLe Chalmieu13 kmFourneaux13 kmCharmaix13 kmValfrejus14 kmMontrond14 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne14 kmMont André14 kmLoutra15 kmLongefan15 kmModane15 kmVal Thorens15 km
Valmeinier from above
Around Valmeinier32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Refuge du Mont ThaborNature12 kmValloiretteNature5.0 kmRefuge des Aiguilles d'ArvesNature11 kmGlacier de ThorensNature12 kmBissorte LakeNature7.6 kmGlacier du ThaborNature10 kmBarre des ÉcrinsMountain31 kmDôme de Neige des ÉcrinsMountain31 kmMeijeMountain24 kmAilefroideMountain35 kmLa Meije Pic CentralMountain24 kmMont PelvouxMountain33 kmValloire - Galibier ThaborSki area3.0 kmLes KarellisSki area7.2 kmAlbiez-MontrondSki area11 kmLes 3 ValléesSki area17 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne CathedralMonument15 kmModane railway stationMonument14 kmLes KarellisMonument7.8 kmFort du ReplatonMonument14 kmOuvrage Le LavoirMonument14 kmÉglise de l'Assomption de ValloireMonument4.6 kmÉglise Notre-Dame de Saint-Jean-de-MaurienneMonument15 kmSaint-Michel - ValloireStation3.6 kmModaneStation14 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'ArvanStation14 kmBardonecchiaPlace21 kmSaint-Jean-de-MauriennePlace14 kmModanePlace15 kmLa ChambrePlace24 kmAussoisPlace21 kmSaint-Étienne-de-CuinesPlace24 km
Postal code
73450
Getting to Valmeinier
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
69 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
88 kmTurin AirportTRN
92 kmSaint-Michel - ValloireRailway station
3.6 kmModaneRailway station
14 kmSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'ArvanRailway station
14 kmPlaces near Valmeinier
Places with a climate like Valmeinier
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Valmeinier?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Valmeinier.
What is the hottest month in Valmeinier?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Valmeinier?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Valmeinier?
May is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Valmeinier?
The postal code of Valmeinier is 73450.