Annecy experiences a continental climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winter months, January and February, are chilly with temperatures often below freezing, while March brings mild temperatures that signal the approach of spring. As spring takes hold in April and May, temperatures rise significantly, with May being one of the warmest months. Summer is hot and dry from June to August, but September marks a return to warmer days rather than sweltering heat. Autumn, particularly October, brings a gentle coolness before winter's chill sets back in.