Tignes through the ski season
January highs at 2,507 m are near -5°C / 23°F, rising to 3°C / 37°F in April. January also has about 14 wet days and 18 stronger-gust days.
March has about 17 freeze-thaw days near 2,054 m. A softer lower run doesn't mean the upper slopes have become mild.
Tignes stretches from Les Brévières to the higher neighborhoods of Le Lac and Val Claret. Check the route from your chosen base to the open terrain, particularly early or late in the season when not every connection may operate. Plan your Tignes ski trip →
Compare the months
Typical temperatures are for 2,507 m. The colder-day high is for 3,023 m: roughly one day in ten stays below it. Gust days count modeled gusts of 40 km/h (25 mph) or more and are not adjusted for height.
Swipe the table sideways to see rain, snow and gust days.
| Month | Typical high | Colder day higher up | Rain/snow days | Gust days ≥40 km/h (25 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 0°C / 32°F | -9°C / 16°F | 13 | 16 |
| Dec | -3°C / 27°F | -12°C / 10°F | 13 | 17 |
| Jan | -5°C / 23°F | -14°C / 7°F | 14 | 18 |
| Feb | -4°C / 25°F | -14°C / 7°F | 11 | 16 |
| Mar | -1°C / 30°F | -10°C / 14°F | 12 | 16 |
| Apr | 3°C / 37°F | -7°C / 19°F | 13 | 12 |
What to expect
November afternoons sit near freezing while nights and upper runs are cold.
What to wear
Bring winter warmth even this early in the season. Choose a shell that fits over it comfortably for cold lift rides.
Jacket and pants for November
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What to expect
December marks a clear drop in temperature from November.
What to wear
Add insulation for sitting still as well as skiing. Check that your collar and hood close over your layers without leaving gaps.
Jacket and pants for December
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What to expect
January has the lowest temperatures and the highest wet and gust counts.
What to wear
Prepare for a cold day even if you expect to ski actively. Keep your warm gloves and midlayer available for lift lines and stops.
Jacket and pants for January
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What to expect
February is less frequently wet but remains close to January's cold higher up.
What to wear
Keep a winter layering setup. Manage heat with vents during descents rather than leaving warmth out of the bag.
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What to expect
March afternoons remain below freezing at 2,507 m despite more lower-slope freeze-thaw.
What to wear
Use removable layers for the difference between heights. Keep enough warmth to return to the upper runs comfortably.
Jacket and pants for March
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What to expect
April brings above-freezing afternoons, but cold-day highs remain low farther up.
What to wear
Begin with lighter layers and carry insulation. A ventilated shell lets you keep weather protection while changing how much warmth you wear.
Jacket and pants for April
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Quick answers
How cold is Tignes during the ski season? January is the coldest month here, with typical highs of -5°C / 23°F and lows of -10°C / 14°F at 2,507 m. April's cold days higher up remain below freezing.
What should you wear skiing in Tignes? Use the monthly clothing advice, then adjust your layers for the current mountain forecast, your activity and how warm you run.
Do these ranges predict snow conditions? These figures combine rain and snow, so they cannot tell you how much fresh snow will be on the pistes. Check the lift operator's snow report and the mountain forecast before your trip.
About the data
The selected slope heights are 2,054 m, 2,507 m and 3,023 m. Two of the three heights share a 6.5 km weather-model cell. Precipitation and gust figures may therefore repeat.
These are historical estimates, not a trip forecast. A rain or snow day has at least 1 mm of precipitation. Temperatures are adjusted for slope height; precipitation and 10 m gusts are not. Each data cell is about 6.5 km wide, so conditions on an individual piste can differ.
Sources: Valmassoi et al. (2025), ICON-DREAM v1, DWD Climate Data Center (DOI; CC BY 4.0), downloaded September 9, 2026. Slope locations: OpenSkiMap and OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. See how the clothing guide works.