When to go · Chamonix
Chamonix in September
Great month. Inside Chamonix's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lifts; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 6°C43°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- France overall
- Prices
- Medium
- 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 September
- ChamonixHighs around 19 °C, lows around 6 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 43 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneesbest weather
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
- Medium
- Prices · France overall
- Medium
France overall: Warm sea in the south, grape harvest in the vineyards, quieter roads. The best all-round month.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast