When to go · Chamonix
Chamonix in January
Great month. Inside Chamonix's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lifts; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 3°C37°F / −7°C19°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Chamonix
Inside Chamonix's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lifts; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in January
- ChamonixHighs around 3 °C, lows around -7 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 37 °F, lows around 19 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneescool
Skiing mid-December to April; hiking and lifts late June to early September. Many resorts close in May and November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket