Climate guide for Alpe d'Huez, France

Alpe d'Huez in July

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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Best time to visit Alpe d'Huez in July Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Alpe d'Huez in July

Average temperature 15°C, 32 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

July score

1.7/10

Ranked #9 of 12 months

Full year for Alpe d'Huez
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
32 mm
Humidity
69%
Days with 6h+ sun
31
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

July in Alpe d'Huez scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 32 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Alpe d'Huez is a sun-drenched Tour de France climb resort with the long Sarenne run and wide intermediate terrain. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.

July in Alpe d'Huez — the hardest end of the year

July averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 daylight hours.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? January scores 7.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Alpe d'Huez in July?
In July, Alpe d'Huez averages 15°C, 32 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
Is July a good time to visit Alpe d'Huez?
July earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Alpe d'Huez in July?
Expect about 32 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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