Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical Aug high
Les Houches
France · Europe
Les Houches is most comfortable in autumn. Summers are mild and winters are cold. Rain is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
20°F to 72°F
Rain
16 days/mo
Sunshine
8.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rain most days.
58%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.3 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 56°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
46%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning62°F
Rain24%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday70°F
Rain37%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain45%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening67°F
Feels 68°F
Rain36%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
2 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Les Houches with El Chalten.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology