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Briançon Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Tuesday at 9° · coldest night tonight at -4°

The short of it: Briançon weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (37 °F), low -4 °C (26 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 03:30 local time.

BRIANÇON, Sunday. — Light rain is the word from the Briançon station, with a high of 3° and a low of -4°. That is 4° colder than Briançon usually sees in November, when highs average 7°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 9°, while tonight will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 31 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Briançon brings highs near 7°, lows of -1° and about 151 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -5°, and November the wettest with 151 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 51 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,901 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-2°-6°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-2°-6°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-2°-6°4 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-2°-6°4 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear-3°-7°4 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear-4°-7°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-2°-6°3 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear0°-4°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy2°-2°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
3 PMOvercast3°0°3 km/h–
4 PMLight rain2°-1°4 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMLight drizzle1°-2°4 km/h0.1 mm
6 PMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
7 PMFog0°-3°3 km/h–
8 PMFog0°-3°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy0°-3°4 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy0°-3°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast0°-3°4 km/h–
12 AMOvercast1°-3°4 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 3°, low -4°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 7:21 AM, down 5:12 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Almanac · Briançon Month by Month

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

November in Briançon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 37 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 29 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 7° against October, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 151 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Briançon in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Briançon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°88 mm9 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February4°-5°72 mm9 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March7°-2°74 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°80 mm10 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May16°5°92 mm10 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June21°9°88 mm9 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July22°10°59 mm9 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
August23°11°63 mm9 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
September18°7°88 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°114 mm8 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November7°-1°151 mm8 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December4°-4°109 mm9 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Briançon

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Briançon today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (37 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (26 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Briançon this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 31 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Briançon?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Briançon?

August, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -5 °C (23 °F). The wettest month is November (151 mm (5.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Briançon?

August and July. August brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain; July highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 59 mm (2.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Briançon?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EmbrunProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur39 km SSW10°1°131 mm
SusaPiedmont42 km NE9°2°117 mm
Saint-Jean-de-MaurienneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes48 km NNW10°1°110 mm
AiraliPiedmont49 km E11°4°101 mm
PineroloPiedmont54 km E11°4°97 mm
GiavenoPiedmont58 km ENE11°4°94 mm
GapProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur58 km SW11°2°144 mm
AviglianaPiedmont63 km ENE11°4°89 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor