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Chamonix
Visit in July — score 44/100 · avg high 75°F · 26 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 21° | 36° | -1° | 26 | 103 | 8.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 24 | 22° | 37° | -1° | 18 | 71 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 15 | 28° | 46° | 4° | 23 | 93 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 31 | 37° | 59° | 17° | 19 | 76 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 30 | 45° | 65° | 26° | 31 | 125 | 14.7h | High | Average |
| June | 42 | 53° | 73° | 34° | 28 | 110 | 15.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 44 | 56° | 75° | 38° | 26 | 104 | 15.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 40 | 56° | 76° | 37° | 24 | 98 | 14.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 30 | 49° | 70° | 30° | 22 | 88 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 20 | 42° | 64° | 22° | 22 | 89 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 12 | 31° | 53° | 9° | 26 | 103 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 6 | 24° | 40° | 2° | 31 | 124 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 25/100
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Chamonix (March, April, May) brings average highs of 56°F and lows of 16°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 25/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 31/100.
Summer
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Chamonix (June, July, August) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 36°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
Fall
- Score
- 21/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 20°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Chamonix (September, October, November) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 20°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 21/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Winter
- Score
- 13/100
- High
- 38°F
- Low
- 0°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Chamonix (December, January, February) brings average highs of 38°F and lows of 0°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 13/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 24/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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