Best time to go to Chamonix Average weather of Chamonix, French Alps

When is the best time to go to Chamonix?

When is the best time to go to Chamonix? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Chamonix are June, July and August
On average, the warmest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are May, June and July

Annual weather in Chamonix

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Weather details in Chamonix month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Chamonix

Chamonix enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Chamonix is 49°F (ranging from 31°F in january to 67°F in august). Annual rainfall is 55.4in, with a minimum of 2.7in in october and a maximum of 7.2in in may.

Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 45°F and you can expect to have 4in of rainfall/month during this period.
From may to july the climate is just OK. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in july and you can expect to have 6in of rainfall/month during this period.
From august to september the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 76°F.
From october to december the climate is very bad. It is for example 32°F as maximum temperature in december.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Chamonix

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Chamonix: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Chamonix

Find out when Chamonix has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Chamonix

Very low season in Chamonix
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May, October and November.
Low season in Chamonix
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, September and December.
High season in Chamonix
The number of visitors to Chamonix is high in: February, June and July.
Peak season in Chamonix
The largest number of tourists visiting Chamonix is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Chamonix month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Chamonix month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Chamonix. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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On average, it costs $ 92 per day to hire a car in Chamonix. This price varies by $ 40 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 78 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 118.

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