Climate guide for Yvoire, France

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About Yvoire

Yvoire occupies a small promontory on the southern shore of Lake Geneva, with a castle, a fortified gate and narrow lanes closed to cars. The village counts among France's most beautiful and fills each summer with flowers and window boxes. Boats cross the lake to Nyon and Geneva, and the French shore at Thonon and Évian is a short drive. From April to October the days are kindest, spring and autumn are quieter, and winter dusts the Alps across the water with snow.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
July leads the year at 9.1/10, with August and June close behind — December (2.6/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In July plan for about 21°C; the month brings 68 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in July and rates follow; June usually pairs good conditions (8.2/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Yvoire: the short answer

Plan Yvoire for July, with August, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 21°C with 68 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November.

Across the year Yvoire swings from 1°C in January to 21°C in August, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 57 mm in February to 151 mm in November. In short, Yvoire is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 6.5 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (21°C). Coolest: January (1°C). Driest: February (57 mm). Wettest: November (151 mm).

Yvoire month by month

January in Yvoire — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.5/10

At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

84 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.

That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Yvoire — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Yvoire: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.9/10

At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Yvoire — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

March in Yvoire: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

March averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? July scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Yvoire — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 99 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Yvoire — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

May in Yvoire: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 7.8/10

May averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June in Yvoire: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 8.2/10

Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

July in Yvoire tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.1/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Yvoire at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Yvoire — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 8.7/10

August averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Yvoire (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.1/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September in Yvoire — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

September averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 148 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 6.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? July scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Yvoire: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

136 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Yvoire — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Yvoire: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

Expect 6°C (42°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

151 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Yvoire — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Yvoire: expect compromises

Hardest · 2.6/10

December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 143 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? July scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Yvoire, France?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Yvoire are July, August, June. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Yvoire year-round?
Yvoire has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 1°C in January to 21°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.6 and 9.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Yvoire?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Yvoire are December (2.6/10), November (3.3/10), January (3.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Yvoire?
November is the wettest month in Yvoire, averaging about 151 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 57 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Yvoire?
July sees the most sun in Yvoire, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Yvoire a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Yvoire is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Yvoire calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Yvoire: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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