Chamonix in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chamonix in october 2024
The weather in Chamonix in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 59.5cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
21%
19%
7%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
22%
6%
6%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
27%
21%
8%
Weather at 3am
34°F
42%
18%
14%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chamonix in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chamonix in october.
The climate of Chamonix in october is very bad
In october in Chamonix, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city october, but it is livable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Chamonix is 41°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Chamonix in the month of october with a maximum record of 72°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -4°F in 2012. You need to prepare to have about 17 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 55% of the month.
In october in Chamonix, the days on average last 10:58. The sun rises at 06:49 and sunset is at 17:47.
October: another location in the French Alps?
If you want to go to the French Alps in october, there are destinations with better weather than Chamonix:
In october, Grenoble (Isère), Aix-les-Bains, Chambéry, Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget), Thonon-les-Bains and Charmant Som have a tolerable climate, but better than Chamonix.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chamonix in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -4°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 59.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.25km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chamonix in october 2023:
41°F to 72°F
43°F to 74°F
45°F to 72°F
41°F to 63°F
36°F to 65°F
36°F to 67°F
38°F to 68°F
41°F to 72°F
43°F to 70°F
41°F to 70°F
41°F to 68°F
40°F to 67°F
41°F to 70°F
41°F to 52°F
34°F to 50°F
29°F to 56°F
31°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
29°F to 50°F
40°F to 56°F
43°F to 47°F
31°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 50°F
31°F to 50°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in october
Cities near Chamonix:
| Aiguille du Midi in october | very bad weather |
| Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in october | very bad weather |
| Passy in october | very bad weather |
| Sallanches in october | very bad weather |
| Megève in october | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in october | very bad weather |
| Cluses in october | very bad weather |
| Avoriaz in october | very bad weather |
| La Clusaz in october | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in october | very bad weather |
| Bonneville in october | very bad weather |
| La Roche-sur-Foron in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Chamonix
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Weather data for Chamonix in october:
Weather data for Chamonix for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chamonix. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chamonix can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chamonix.