Average Monthly Sunshine in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chamonix-Mont-Blanc receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 275 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc’s wettest month, receives 152 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -2°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Precipitation page.