Chamonix Holiday Weather Overview
Best food and places to eat in Chamonix
Chamonix has a wide variety of different restaurants to choose from that offer a great selection of different French cuisines that are served by restaurants such as Pie, Le Panier des 4 Saisons, Le Revola, La Remise, The Jekyll, Auberge du Bois Prin, the Restaurant Le Tremplin and Le Fer a Cheval.
If you want something other than French cuisine when visiting Chamonix then there are restaurants such as Papillon, Le Vert Hotel, Munchie, Pizzeria des Moulins, La Petite Kitchen, Monkey and Patisserie Richard.
Top hotels in Chamonix
There lots of hotels to choose from in Chamonix that are designed to fit a wide range of prices ranges and have a wide range of ratings. These include the Auberge du Manoir, the Grand Hotel des Alpes, La Spainiere, the Hotel L’Oustalet, the Hotel I’Aiguille du Midi, the Hotel Le Faucigny, the Hotel Mont-Blanc, the Hotel Les Lanchers and Le Vert Hotel.
For chalet and other accommodation in Chamonix there are places such as Ski Breezy Chalet D’Ile, the Chalet Blanche, Cold Fusion Chalets, Chalet Chantel, Chalet Cachat, Gite La Tapia, Les Ecrins de Soulane, the Vert et Blanc, the UCPA Chamonix Cosmiques and Les Rives d’Argentiere.
Things to do and see in Chamonix
The attractions in Chamonix are centred around the beautiful location that the commune is situated in and the winter sports that can be enjoyed whilst visiting. These include the Aiguille du Midi, the Mont Blanc mountain, Air-Sports Parapente Chamonix, the Telecabine Panoramique Mont-Blanc, Vallee Blanche, the Chamonix port Aventure, the Chamnoix Parapente, the Glacier des Bossons and le Brevent Cable Car.
When is the best month to visit Chamonix?
Winter months are the best time to visit Chamonix due to the perfect snow conditions and the commune’s location. The summer is also beautiful in Chamonix and very peaceful for those who are looking to retreat from the world.
Chamonix’s Climate
Chamonix is set at a much higher altitude than many alpine resorts - correspondingly, the winter climate is much colder. Summers are surprisingly warm, however, and quite wet - there is ample precipitation all year round, whether snow in the winter or rain in the rest of the year.
Chamonix in Winter
Chamonix is world famous as a ski resort, and this of course means a very busy winter season. Snowfall begins in the village in late November or early December, and earlier on the higher slopes. The ski season lasts until the end of April, but most of the village snow will have gone by mid March.
It’s bitterly cold in the winter months, with average daily highs of around -2°C. Overnight lows can fall to the minus teens level, and cold snaps of around -25°C are not unheard of.
If you’re visiting Chamonix in the winter, you’ll need full winter gear, even if you’re not intending to ski.
Chamonix in Spring
Spring can be a gorgeous time to visit Chamonix. The ski season is still going strong at this time, but down in the village it’s carnival time, with processions and events. Chamonix is slow to warm up, and daily highs in March will be around 7oc with overnight lows at freezing point. By May, however, temperatures may touch 20°C during the day, and the alpine flowers are blooming.
You may need a waterproof jacket, as spring showers are common, but spring is a great time for off-piste skiing and for hiking or biking in the lower routes as they gradually become accessible towards late April and early May.
Chamonix in Summer
Summer is hot in Chamonix - during June, July and August, daytime highs can top 26°C, with overnight lows in the low teens Celsius. Summer rainstorms are common, as are thunderstorms. All of the lifts are open at this time, and the higher trails become open for walking, climbing or mountain biking. August can be exceptionally busy in the village, but the height of summer is the perfect time to enjoy the alpine flowers.
Chamonix in Autumn
Autumn can be spectacular in Chamonix, as the larch trees turn the landscape golden. You’ll feel temperatures tumbling, with daily highs reaching only 7-8°C by the end of November. Autumn months can be misty, but when the sunshine breaks through these quieter months are perfect for rambling and for watersports.
What to pack and wear in Chamonix?
Due to the cold temperatures during the winter months and the relatively cold nights all year round, warm clothing is recommended when visiting Chamonix, especially if you plan to take part in the different winter sports on offer.
During the day time in the summer months light clothing is more than enough due to the hot temperatures and long clothing is recommended during the spring and summer months due to the slight chill in the air; having an umbrella or waterproof clothing with you when visiting Chamonix is also very wise.
Best months to visit Chamonix?
September and June are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Chamonix. The weather averages gathered from Chamonix weather forecast and Chamonix weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 16°c and average of 212.4667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Chamonix?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around -9°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Chamonix?
May and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 177.57mm.
Travelling to Chamonix? Check out our Weather averages of Chamonix to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Chamonix section.