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
8°C
Gusts 5km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 03:10
Le Tour - 1500m
5°C
Gusts 8km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 03:10
Aiguilles Rouges - 2365m
4°C
Gusts 6km/h
Update today 03:10
Le Couvercle - 2758m
2°C
Gusts 13km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 03:10
Aiguille du Midi - 3845m
-6°C
Gusts 30km/h
Update today 03:10
Weather for Friday 09 October
Morning : Overcast but clear sky in altitude.
Afternoon : Hazy sky becoming overcast.
Night : Overcast. Light raindrops in low valley.
Afternoon : Hazy sky becoming overcast.
Night : Overcast. Light raindrops in low valley.
Friday morning
1000m
6°C
5km/h N
0cm
2000m
0°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-6°C
35km/h NE
0cm
Friday afternoon
1000m
15°C
10km/h SW
0cm
2000m
5°C
0km/h
0cm
4000m
-3°C
25km/h NE
0cm
Friday night
1000m
8°C
5km/h S
0cm
2000m
3°C
10km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-4°C
10km/h NW
1cm
Weather for Saturday 10 October
Day : Mainly cloudy. Rare sunny spells. Rare showers (snowfalls above 2300 m).
Night : Fog in low valley but clear sky in altitude.
Night : Fog in low valley but clear sky in altitude.
Saturday morning
1000m
6°C
5km/h SW
0cm
2000m
1°C
10km/h SW
0cm
4000m
-5°C
35km/h NW
1cm
Saturday afternoon
1000m
14°C
25km/h SW
0cm
2000m
6°C
30km/h SW
0cm
4000m
-2°C
40km/h W
1cm
Saturday night
1000m
5°C
15km/h S
0cm
2000m
2°C
10km/h SW
0cm
4000m
-8°C
35km/h NW
0cm
Forecast for the next few days
Sun. 11 Oct
Morning
2°C
Afternoon
16°C
Night
4°C
Mon. 12 Oct
Morning
2°C
Afternoon
19°C
Night
2°C
Tue. 13 Oct
Morning
2°C
Afternoon
21°C
Night
6°C
Wed. 14 Oct
3°C / 20°C
Confidence index :
3/5
3/5
Thu. 15 Oct
3°C / 15°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Fri. 16 Oct
5°C / 13°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 an essential step to ensure 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 reading this Météo France bulletin or the “La Chamoniarde” conditions will ensure you adapt your itinerary to actual conditions, thereby avoiding putting yourself in danger in an environment where nature reigns supreme.
