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
For full information about the climate and weather in Chamonix a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F/31°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in january | ||
| February | 14°F/32°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in february | ||
| March | 20°F/38°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in march | ||
| April | 32°F/45°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in april | ||
| May | 41°F/52°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in may | ||
| June | 50°F/61°F | good weather | Chamonix in june | ||
| July | 54°F/67°F | good weather | Chamonix in july | ||
| August | 50°F/67°F | good weather | Chamonix in august | ||
| September | 41°F/59°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in september | ||
| October | 32°F/52°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in october | ||
| November | 25°F/41°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in november | ||
| December | 18°F/32°F | very bad weather | Chamonix in december |
Weather and climate in Chamonix
- 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, February, March and September. - High season in Chamonix
The number of visitors to Chamonix is high in: June, July and December. - Peak season in Chamonix
The largest number of tourists visiting Chamonix is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Chamonix month by month
Best time for low prices in Chamonix
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, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Chamonix
On average, it costs $ 78 per day to hire a car in Chamonix. This price varies by $ 43 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 60 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 102.
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