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Barcelonnette Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Tuesday at 9° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Barcelonnette weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (29 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 29 mm (1.1 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, snow warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 03:15 local time.

BARCELONNETTE, Sunday. — Barcelonnette may look for snow this day, with the mercury climbing to about 2° before sinking to -1° by night. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 8°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 3 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 9°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 113 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Barcelonnette runs from 0° at night to 8° by day, with some 149 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -4°, and November the wettest with 149 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 55 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,873 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear-1°-5°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-1°-5°3 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-1°-5°4 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
8 AMLight snow-1°-4°4 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMLight snow0°-4°3 km/h0.2 mm
10 AMLight snow0°-3°2 km/h0.2 mm
11 AMLight snow0°-2°2 km/h0.8 mm
12 PMLight snow1°-2°2 km/h0.8 mm
1 PMLight snow1°-2°2 km/h0.8 mm
2 PMSnow1°-2°2 km/h1.7 mm
3 PMSnow0°-2°2 km/h1.7 mm
4 PMSnow0°-2°2 km/h1.7 mm
5 PMRain1°-2°2 km/h2.5 mm
6 PMRain1°-2°3 km/h2.5 mm
7 PMRain2°-1°4 km/h2.5 mm
8 PMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h2.4 mm
9 PMLight rain2°-2°5 km/h2.4 mm
10 PMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h2.4 mm
11 PMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h1.6 mm
12 AMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h1.6 mm
1 AMLight rain3°-1°5 km/h1.6 mm
2 AMLight rain3°0°5 km/h1.3 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow, high 2°, low -1°, 24 mm of rain, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:19 AM, down 5:14 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.

The Almanac · Barcelonnette Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Barcelonnette, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 30 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 32 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 149 mm.

Barcelonnette in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Barcelonnette by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°77 mm9 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February5°-4°64 mm9 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
March9°-1°68 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
April12°2°79 mm11 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May17°6°82 mm10 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June20°9°69 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July23°11°43 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°52 mm9 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°85 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°119 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°0°149 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December5°-3°96 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barcelonnette

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Barcelonnette today?

Right now it is -1 °C (29 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (36 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 29 mm (1.1 in) expected.

Will it rain in Barcelonnette this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 3 days, about 113 mm (4.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Barcelonnette?

Yes: heavy rain; snow warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Barcelonnette?

August, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (25 °F). The wettest month is November (149 mm (5.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Barcelonnette?

July and August. July brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; August highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 52 mm (2.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Barcelonnette?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Digne-les-BainsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur47 km SW12°3°121 mm
GapProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur49 km WNW11°2°144 mm
BriançonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur57 km N7°-1°151 mm
SisteronProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur60 km WSW13°4°108 mm
Borgo San DalmazzoPiedmont67 km E11°5°116 mm
CuneoPiedmont71 km E12°5°111 mm
SaluzzoPiedmont73 km ENE12°5°96 mm
PineroloPiedmont77 km NE11°4°97 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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