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

Thinking of visiting Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in October? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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