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
15°C
Gusts 10km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 19:10
Le Tour - 1500m
12°C
Gusts 13km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 19:10
Aiguilles Rouges - 2365m
8°C
Gusts 15km/h
Update today 19:10
Le Couvercle - 2758m
6°C
Gusts 6km/h
0 snowdepth
Update today 19:10
Aiguille du Midi - 3845m
0°C
Gusts 7km/h
Update today 19:10
Weather for Friday 02 October
Morning : Overcast in low valley but clear sky in altitude.
Afternoon : Fine sunny spells, but cloudy on high ground. Rare showers (snowfalls above 3100 m).
Night : Lightly cloudy.
Afternoon : Fine sunny spells, but cloudy on high ground. Rare showers (snowfalls above 3100 m).
Night : Lightly cloudy.
Friday morning
1000m
13°C
5km/h SW
0cm
2000m
7°C
15km/h NE
0cm
4000m
-2°C
30km/h SW
0cm
Friday afternoon
1000m
21°C
15km/h SW
0cm
2000m
13°C
10km/h SW
0cm
4000m
3°C
25km/h SW
0cm
Friday night
1000m
11°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
9°C
5km/h
0cm
4000m
-6°C
20km/h S
0cm
Weather for Saturday 03 October
Morning : Lightly cloudy. Hazy sky at high altitude.
Afternoon : Hazy sky at high altitude. Showers (snowfalls above 3100 m).
Night : Overcast.
Afternoon : Hazy sky at high altitude. Showers (snowfalls above 3100 m).
Night : Overcast.
Saturday morning
1000m
10°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
7°C
10km/h
0cm
4000m
-3°C
25km/h SE
0cm
Saturday afternoon
1000m
20°C
10km/h SW
0cm
2000m
12°C
5km/h
0cm
4000m
3°C
25km/h SE
1cm
Saturday night
1000m
11°C
0km/h
0cm
2000m
9°C
10km/h SW
0cm
4000m
-4°C
25km/h SW
0cm
Forecast for the next few days
Sun. 04 Oct
Morning
9°C
3200m
Afternoon
19°C
3200m
Night
9°C
Mon. 05 Oct
Morning
6°C
Afternoon
22°C
3300m
Night
7°C
Tue. 06 Oct
Morning
7°C
Afternoon
21°C
Night
9°C
Wed. 07 Oct
7°C / 19°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Thu. 08 Oct
8°C / 14°C
Confidence index :
2/5
2/5
Fri. 09 Oct
3°C / 15°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.
