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Outdoor activities Potential

70/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, June

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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-4°C – 12°C

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The best time to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for hiking is August, July, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
30Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-4°121
February
34Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-4°93
March
32Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-1°105
April
26Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
142
May
26Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
159
June
54Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°141
July
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°161
August
70Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°152
September
48Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
137
October
28Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
135
November
25Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
148
December
28Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
-3°139

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

When is the best time to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for outdoor activities is typically in August, July, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

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Rainy season typically: July–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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