When to go · Chamonix
Chamonix in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and mid-Apr–mid-Jun (lifts and railways close for maintenance, many hotels shut).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Medium
- France overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Chamonix
Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and mid-Apr–mid-Jun (lifts and railways close for maintenance, many hotels shut).
Weather in October
- ChamonixHighs around 15 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneesfine
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
- Medium
France overall: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast