Best time to visit the French Alps

Q: When is the best time to visit the French Alps?

The best time to visit the French Alps is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the warmest month in the French Alps?

The warmest time of year in Chamonix, French Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 11°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in the French Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Chamonix, French Alps with 152mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in the French Alps?

The sunniest time of year in Chamonix, French Alps is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit French Alps?

The best time to visit French Alps is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the warmest month in the French Alps?

The warmest time of year in French Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 11°C.

Which month has the most rain in the French Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in French Alps with 152mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the French Alps?

The sunniest time of year in French Alps is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for French Alps (Chamonix) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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