Annecy Weather

Annecy offers generally mild winters, with little frost and snow. Rain occurs at all times of the year. Spring is cool but pleasant, with lots of sunshine. The city is most crowded with tourists in July, while the best time to visit is September, as the air is clearer and offers better mountain views. Temperatures in Annecy range from -2°C to 22°C.

Summer

It can get hot and humid mid-summer, and the mountains are cloaked in clouds by day. Mid-July through to the end of August is when Geneva city dwellers take their annual vacation and Annecy can get busy.

Winter

Winter can be dull and gloomy, with heavy mists. There is frequent cloud cover and fog with some frost. By contrast, during settled weather, the mountains are relatively sunny and daytime temperatures may feel quite warm. The crisp, cool winds from the Alps are most noticeable in late winter and spring.