Best Time to Visit Mercantour for Hiking – July Scores 86/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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1°C – 17°C

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Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mercantour

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	4°	85	10.6	71%	shoulder
February	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	4°	64	9.9	72%	shoulder
March	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	7°	70	10.5	70%	shoulder
April	38Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	10°	103	14.4	66%	shoulder
May	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	14°	99	13.9	68%	shoulder
June	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	18°	84	11	65%	shoulder
July	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	73	9.1	63%	shoulder
August	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	76	9.3	64%	shoulder
September	76Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	17°	119	12.6	68%	shoulder
October	61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	12°	114	12.9	68%	shoulder
November	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	8°	135	14.2	70%	shoulder
December	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	5°	90	10.1	65%	shoulder