Weather in Chamonix
Updated daily by a forecaster from Météo France in Chamonix, find out what the weather forecast is for the next few days in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley.
Real-time weather observations for the Chamonix Valley
Météo France automatic stations
Chamonix - 1042m
20°C
Gusts 21km/h
1cm snowdepth
Update today 16:10
Le Tour - 1500m
16°C
Gusts 25km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 16:10
Aiguilles Rouges - 2365m
8°C
Gusts 18km/h
Update today 16:10
Le Couvercle - 2758m
6°C
Gusts 17km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 16:10
Aiguille du Midi - 3845m
1°C
Gusts 20km/h
Update today 16:10
Weather for Friday 11 September
Early morning : Overcast in low valley but hazy sky in altitude.
Morning : Hazy sky at high altitude.
Afternoon : Sunny. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Night : Clear sky. Cool atmosphere.
Morning : Hazy sky at high altitude.
Afternoon : Sunny. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Night : Clear sky. Cool atmosphere.
Friday morning
1000m
11°C
5km/h
0cm
2000m
7°C
20km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-4°C
35km/h NW
0cm
Friday afternoon
1000m
21°C
15km/h SW
0cm
2000m
12°C
20km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-2°C
25km/h NW
0cm
Friday night
1000m
4°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
5°C
10km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-3°C
15km/h NW
0cm
Weather for Saturday 12 September
Morning : Fine.
Afternoon : Sunny. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Night : Hazy sky at high altitude.
Afternoon : Sunny. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Night : Hazy sky at high altitude.
Saturday morning
1000m
12°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
9°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-1°C
25km/h N
0cm
Saturday afternoon
1000m
22°C
15km/h SW
0cm
2000m
14°C
15km/h N
0cm
4000m
1°C
35km/h N
0cm
Saturday night
1000m
5°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
7°C
5km/h NE
0cm
4000m
1°C
20km/h N
0cm
Forecast for the next few days
Sun. 13 Sep
Morning
12°C
Afternoon
25°C
Night
8°C
Mon. 14 Sep
Morning
12°C
Afternoon
26°C
Night
7°C
Tue. 15 Sep
Morning
13°C
Afternoon
26°C
Night
9°C
Wed. 16 Sep
9°C / 21°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Thu. 17 Sep
5°C / 22°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Fri. 18 Sep
6°C / 20°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
: French side (Chamonix Valley)
: Italian side (Courmayeur)
: Snowfalls expected
: Rain/snow boundary
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The Vital Importance of the Weather for Your Stay in the Chamonix Valley
Checking the weather in Chamonix before every outing is essential to ensuring your safety and the success of your mountain activities. Due to the high altitude and proximity to the Mont Blanc massif, weather conditions can change rapidly: bright sunshine can give way to a violent thunderstorm or freezing fog in just a few minutes. Checking the forecast in advance not only helps you choose the right gear (technical clothing, sun protection, or crampons), but also allows you to assess specific risks such as avalanches, rockfalls, or hidden crevasses. Whether you’re skiing, mountaineering, or hiking, carefully reviewing this Météo France bulletin or the “La Chamoniarde” conditions will ensure you adapt your route to actual conditions, thereby avoiding putting yourself in danger in an environment where nature remains in control.
