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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather in February (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in February? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In February, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. February is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

With about 120 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chamonix-Mont-Blanc climate page with graphs.

 

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in February

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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