October · France
Best time to visit Chamonix in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chamonix in October
Average temperature 10°C, 143 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
1.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Chamonix scores 1.6/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
October in Chamonix — the hardest end of the year
October averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 143 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 1.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chamonix in October?
- In October, Chamonix averages 10°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Chamonix?
- October earns a 1.6/10 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 October?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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