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 6km/h
1cm snowdepth
Update today 02:10
Le Tour - 1500m
10°C
Gusts 20km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 02:10
Aiguilles Rouges - 2365m
8°C
Gusts 7km/h
Update today 02:10
Le Couvercle - 2758m
8°C
Gusts 7km/h
26cm snowdepth
Update today 02:10
Aiguille du Midi - 3845m
2°C
Gusts 23km/h
Update today 02:10
Weather for Saturday 12 September
Day : Fine. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Saturday morning
1000m
6°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
7°C
0km/h
0cm
4000m
-4°C
20km/h N
0cm
Saturday afternoon
1000m
24°C
10km/h W
0cm
2000m
14°C
10km/h SW
0cm
4000m
2°C
25km/h N
0cm
Saturday night
1000m
8°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
9°C
0km/h
0cm
4000m
-2°C
20km/h N
0cm
Weather for Sunday 13 September
Day : Hazy sky at high altitude. Some clouds in mid-mountain.
Sunday morning
1000m
5°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
9°C
5km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-1°C
20km/h NW
0cm
Sunday afternoon
1000m
24°C
5km/h SW
0cm
2000m
15°C
5km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-1°C
25km/h N
0cm
Sunday night
1000m
11°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
11°C
20km/h N
0cm
4000m
0°C
50km/h NW
0cm
Forecast for the next few days
Mon. 14 Sep
Morning
9°C
Afternoon
26°C
Night
10°C
Tue. 15 Sep
Morning
8°C
Afternoon
27°C
Night
11°C
Wed. 16 Sep
Morning
9°C
Afternoon
18°C
2700m
Night
10°C
2200m
Thu. 17 Sep
7°C / 18°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Fri. 18 Sep
6°C / 18°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Sat. 19 Sep
4°C / 20°C
Confidence index :
1/5
1/5
: 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.
