July · France
Best time to visit Chamonix in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chamonix in July
Average temperature 18°C, 140 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Chamonix scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alpine ski slopes and glacial panoramas reach their peak in the crisp, snow-laden heart of January.
July in Chamonix: expect compromises
July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 140 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 6.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chamonix in July?
- In July, Chamonix averages 18°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Chamonix?
- July earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chamonix in July?
- Expect about 140 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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