Climate guide for Serre Chevalier, France

Serre Chevalier in September

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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September · France

Best time to visit Serre Chevalier in September Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Serre Chevalier in September

Average temperature 10°C, 76 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

September score

1.7/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Serre Chevalier
Avg temp
10°C
Rainfall
76 mm
Humidity
74%
Days with 6h+ sun
15
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

September in Serre Chevalier scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Serre Chevalier strings villages along a sunny Briançonnais valley with forest runs and a historic fort town nearby. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.

September in Serre Chevalier — the hardest end of the year

Expect 10°C (49°F) in September. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Serre Chevalier — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Serre Chevalier in September?
In September, Serre Chevalier averages 10°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
Is September a good time to visit Serre Chevalier?
September 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 Serre Chevalier in September?
Expect about 76 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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