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

Looking to travel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in November? This guide provides all the details you need.

In November, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in November usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 100 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 141 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 100 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in November

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

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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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in November?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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