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
14°C
Gusts 17km/h
1cm snowdepth
Update today 16:10
Le Tour - 1500m
15°C
Gusts 28km/h
Update today 16:10
Aiguilles Rouges - 2365m
9°C
Gusts 22km/h
Update today 16:10
Le Couvercle - 2758m
6°C
Gusts 37km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 16:10
Aiguille du Midi - 3845m
-3°C
Gusts 28km/h
Update today 16:10
Weather for Monday 19 October
Morning : Some clouds in low valley.
Day : Fine. Clear sky. Sunny. Cloud on the Mont-Blanc summit.
Night : Hazy sky at high altitude. Cloud on the Mont-Blanc summit.
Day : Fine. Clear sky. Sunny. Cloud on the Mont-Blanc summit.
Night : Hazy sky at high altitude. Cloud on the Mont-Blanc summit.
Monday morning
1000m
6°C
15km/h NE
0cm
2000m
3°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-6°C
60km/h S
0cm
Monday afternoon
1000m
18°C
5km/h SW
0cm
2000m
13°C
10km/h NE
0cm
4000m
1°C
30km/h S
0cm
Monday night
1000m
8°C
20km/h NE
0cm
2000m
6°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-7°C
40km/h S
0cm
Weather for Tuesday 20 October
Day : Overcast. Light Foehn wind. Rare sunny spells.
Night : Overcast. Light rain (snowfalls above 2400 m).
Night : Overcast. Light rain (snowfalls above 2400 m).
Tuesday morning
1000m
9°C
20km/h NE
0cm
2000m
7°C
5km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-6°C
40km/h S
0cm
Tuesday afternoon
1000m
16°C
15km/h SW
0cm
2000m
12°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-1°C
80km/h S
0cm
Tuesday night
1000m
4°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
-1°C
15km/h SW
0cm
4000m
-11°C
35km/h S
5cm
Forecast for the next few days
Wed. 21 Oct
Morning
4°C
2000m
Afternoon
10°C
1800m
Night
1°C
1400m
Thu. 22 Oct
Morning
-1°C
1500m
Afternoon
12°C
Night
3°C
Fri. 23 Oct
Morning
0°C
Afternoon
8°C
1700m
Night
2°C
1400m
Sat. 24 Oct
0°C / 5°C
Confidence index :
3/5
3/5
Sun. 25 Oct
-1°C / 8°C
Confidence index :
3/5
3/5
Mon. 26 Oct
1°C / 9°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.
