The perfect time for the perfect Grenoble
Grenoble is a fascinating city all throughout the year, with lots of things to do in both summer and winter. However, many people come here in the winter months when the weather in Grenoble is perfect for winter sports.
Still, tourists interested only in sightseeing visit Grenoble in summer. Things are busier in high season, but you will never encounter the crowds you’d face in a sea resort of Southern Europe, for instance.
The climate of Grenoble is of the high altitude continental kind. Thus the coldest months in Grenoble are January and February, winter being sometimes harsh. Generally, in normal meteorological conditions, the city is quite welcoming. The warmest months in Grenoble are July and August, when temperatures can get to an average of 20°C.
The best time to go to Grenoble and enjoy strolls on its old streets would be late spring, or early autumn, when the evenings are mild and the mornings crisp, but not freezing. This is also when many street events of Grenoble actually occur (the Easter Fair, for example).