France Resort guide
Alpe d'Huez Snow History
Alpe d'Huez averages 600.6 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 176 km109.4 mi
- Lifts
- 81
- Top elevation
- 3,235 m10,610 ft
- Ski area
- Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 601 cm236 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 116.4 cm | 120.9 cm | 7.4 |
| February | 79.1 cm | 148.6 cm | 5.1 |
| March | 106.2 cm | 161.7 cm | 7 |
| April | 63.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 3.9 |
| November | 91.1 cm | 26.5 cm | 6 |
| December | 144.7 cm | 82.6 cm | 7.8 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 561.6 cm | 282.5 cm | 20 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 550.2 cm | 193.9 cm | 27 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 724.7 cm | 198 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 604.4 cm | 132.7 cm | 27 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 497.2 cm | 141.5 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 491.8 cm | 165 cm | 30 Aug |
| 2019/20 | 733.8 cm | 248 cm | 24 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 547 cm | 203.5 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 915.1 cm | 254.4 cm | 5 Nov |
| 2016/17 | 380.1 cm | 173.9 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (915.1 cm)
- Worst winter: 2016/17 (380.1 cm)
Alpe d'Huez vs the France average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 600.6 cm |
| France average | 542.5 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Alpe d'Huez get in a season?
600.6 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Alpe d'Huez?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Alpe d'Huez?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Alpe d'Huez?
2017/18, with 915.1 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Alpe d'Huez?
2016/17, with 380.1 cm of snowfall.
Does Alpe d'Huez get more snow than the rest of France?
Alpe d'Huez averages 600.6 cm a winter against 542.5 cm for the resorts we cover in France.
How much snow is on the pistes in Alpe d'Huez in December?
82.6 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Alpe d'Huez in February?
148.6 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive