When to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Peaks close in on the valley from both sides: the Aiguille du Midi rises to 3,842 m, its cable car landing on a terrace that looks straight across at Mont Blanc, 4,808 m. The Montenvers railway climbs to the Mer de Glace, where ice caves are cut fresh each season. Below, waterfalls, high meadows and timber chalets keep Chamonix in human scale.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, aim for June to August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3 | 132 | 0 | 51 |
| February | 7.7 | 93 | 2 | 57 |
| March | 8.3 | 140 | 4 | 54 |
| April | 9.4 | 171 | 6 | 55 |
| May | 10.8 | 161 | 11 | 61 |
| June | 12.2 | 135 | 16 | 70 |
| July | 13.1 | 107 | 19 | 76 |
| August | 11.8 | 69 | 19 | 78 |
| September | 9.5 | 153 | 13 | 60 |
| October | 7.8 | 151 | 12 | 53 |
| November | 5.8 | 219 | 4 | 40 |
| December | 5.3 | 215 | 1 | 40 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 69 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 1,746 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
- Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m)
- Mer de Glace
- Mont Blanc (4,808 m)
- Montenvers train
Practical info
- Country: France (Haute-Savoie)
- Airport: Genève-Aéroport (GVA)
- Station: Chamonix Mont Blanc
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