September · France
Best time to visit Les Arcs in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Les Arcs in September
Average temperature 9°C, 101 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
1.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Les Arcs scores 1.6/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Les Arcs stacks purpose-built villages up the Tarentaise, linked into Paradiski with wide, sunlit piste networks. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
September in Les Arcs — the hardest end of the year
September averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 101 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 1.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Les Arcs in September?
- In September, Les Arcs averages 9°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Les Arcs?
- September earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Les Arcs in September?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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