Courchevel (Les Trois Vallées) weather in August

August in Courchevel: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Courchevel🇫🇷 France · Alps · Ski15
  1. 93Jan
  2. 87Feb
  3. 85Mar
  4. 77Apr
  5. 65May
  6. 19Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 15Aug
  9. 30Sep
  10. 52Oct
  11. 79Nov
  12. 90Dec

#11 of 12 months in Courchevel · #1366 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 15/100 (tier F)

Days
19°C
Nights
9°C
Wet days
13
Sun
11.4 h
Humidity
73%
Daylight
14 h
Courchevel, France
Photo: SlimMars 13 · Pexels

Traveller notes on Courchevel in August

Courchevel-forum threads on a summer visit describe the resort as genuinely quieter compared with winter, posters calling the reduced buzz a real tradeoff for the considerably lower crowds. Regulars call the setting perfect for hiking regardless of the quieter atmosphere, real trails and mountain scenery on offer without the ski-season crowds. Posters recommend checking which lifts and restaurants stay open in August, several businesses running reduced or seasonal hours. Regulars describe the altitude as delivering genuinely comfortable daytime temperatures even in August, considerably cooler than the valley towns below. Posters recommend real layers for the evening chill regardless of how warm the afternoon felt, mountain air turning brisk after dark. Regulars call the village worth exploring even without a hike planned, real alpine character on display regardless of season. The record: 18.9C days feeling like 19C, 9.1C nights, 83.1mm across nearly 13 days and 73 percent humidity.
CourchevelAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Courchevel

Courchevel-forum threads on a March visit describe the resort as genuinely expensive even this late in the season, posters naming this a standard expectation regardless of exact dates. Regulars call skiing across the Trois Vallees genuinely great in March, several posters naming this the largest ski area in the world at roughly six hundred kilometers of slopes. Posters call Courchevel genuinely split into three levels, several regulars naming 1550, 1650 and 1850 as the standard tiers, each with its own character. Regulars call Courchevel 1850 genuinely the posh end, several threads naming it the only valley with its own airport alongside high-end boutiques and luxury chalets. Posters recommend budgeting accordingly for a March trip regardless of which level you base in, several regulars calling this standard given how consistently expensive the whole area runs. The record: 2.5C days, -5.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 122.9mm across over 14 days and 78 percent humidity.
CourchevelMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Courchevel-forum threads on a June visit describe this as genuinely the start of summer mountain activity, posters calling hiking trails progressively opening as alpine meadows turn green through the month. Regulars call June a real sweet spot for anyone wanting the Alps without the July and August crowds, several posters specifically recommending it over peak summer for that reason. Posters recommend hiking over skiing as the clear June focus, cheaper prices and fewer tourists both cited as real advantages this time of year. Regulars call wildflowers a genuine June highlight, several posters describing the bloom as a real draw distinct from the resort's winter identity. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a warm afternoon, mountain evenings here turning cool fast even in June. The record: 16C days feeling like 15C, 6.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 105.5mm across nearly 19 days and 71 percent humidity.
CourchevelJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Courchevel-forum threads on a February snowboarding trip confirm this sits firmly within peak season, French school holidays through the month a real factor in both crowds and pricing. Posters call snow depth here typically among the strongest of the winter, fresh falls through February helping cover over icier patches from earlier in the season. Regulars recommend the higher parts of the linked Trois Vallees domain for the most reliable conditions, lower runs more exposed to a warm spell. Posters call real layers standing advice given how cold February mornings run even on an otherwise sunny day. Regulars recommend skiing through lunch and again later in the afternoon to dodge the busiest midday stretch. Posters call the upgrade to the wider Trois Vallees pass genuinely worth the extra cost for anyone wanting more terrain variety. The record: 1.2C days feeling like -2C, -6.8C nights, a notably high 75.9cm of fresh accumulation and 75 percent humidity.
CourchevelFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Courchevel-forum threads on September visits describe this as one of the genuinely peaceful months, summer crowds thinned out and the larch forests around the resort beginning to turn a striking gold. Posters call visibility generally excellent this time of year, clear skies favoring panoramic mountain views for hikers and bikers still finding lift access open into the month. Regulars are consistent September still supports active couples well, hiking and biking both genuinely rewarding without the peak-summer congestion on the trails. A real chill sets in once the sun drops though, evenings running noticeably cooler than daytime readings, layers standing advice regardless of how mild the afternoon felt. Posters recommend checking current lift schedules before finalizing plans, since some close for the season earlier in September than others. The record: 14.6C days feeling like 13C, 5.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 121mm across over 13 days and 80 percent humidity.
CourchevelSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Courchevel climate normals — August

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine11.4 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall2.2 cm / 0.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Courchevel in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

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Best months for Courchevel's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherCourchevel's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Courchevel in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Opening

    Summer lifts open

    4 Jul – 30 AugTrail season

    A handful of gondolas run for walkers and bikes for about eight weeks from the start of July. It is a different resort in summer: cheap, half-shut, and the high trails are the whole point. Source ↗

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Courchevel — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Courchevel?

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Courchevel in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Courchevel?
August in Courchevel: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Courchevel on SeasonMap's comfort score (15/100).
What is the weather like in Courchevel in August?
In August, Courchevel averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 9.1°C, with about 83.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Courchevel in August?
Courchevel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.
Does it snow in Courchevel in August?
Courchevel sees roughly 2.2 cm of snowfall in August.

Within 300 km: Val d'Isère's Col de l'Iseran opens around 10 Jun – 2 Nov, and Chamonix's High mountain huts open around 15 Jun – 20 Sep.