Orcières Merlette
Plan your trip to Orcières Merlette in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.
- Location
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, The Alps
- Coordinates
- 44.711716, 6.323627
- Area
- 49 km²
Weather & Climate in Orcières Merlette
The warmest temperatures in Orcières Merlette occur in August, averaging 20.4°C (up to 24.5°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -5.1°C.
The driest weather conditions are typically in October with average rainfall of 118.8mm. Average humidity: 82.4%.
Monthly Temperatures
- January: -5.1°C (rainfall: 172.6mm)
- February: -4.2°C (rainfall: 172.1mm)
- March: 0.1°C (rainfall: 151.8mm)
- April: 5.5°C (rainfall: 136.0mm)
- May: 10.9°C (rainfall: 183.1mm)
- June: 15.3°C (rainfall: 229.8mm)
- July: 19.1°C (rainfall: 314.4mm)
- August: 20.4°C (rainfall: 188.8mm)
- September: 17.0°C (rainfall: 186.6mm)
- October: 9.5°C (rainfall: 118.8mm)
- November: 4.3°C (rainfall: 125.9mm)
- December: -2.5°C (rainfall: 184.4mm)
Recommended Packing List for Orcières Merlette
Based on average temperature of 7.5°C, typical conditions, humidity 80%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 8°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes
Nearby Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Ancelle - 19 km²
- Auron - 62 km²
- Auron Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée
- Céüse, Ceuse - 0 km²
- Chabanon - 26 km²
- Chaillol, Chalhòl - 11 km²
- Chalet Reynard (Mont Ventoux) - 5 km²
- Col de Turini/Camp d'Argent - 2 km²
- Col du Fanget
- Crévoux - 20 km²
- Dévoluy - 69 km²
- Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes - 15 km²
- Domaine skiable Valberg - 54 km²
- Espace Lumière - 183 km²
- Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul - 130 km²