France Resort guide
Chamonix Snow History
Chamonix averages 418.3 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is January and the first significant snow usually falls in November.
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- Piste network
- 81 km50.3 mi
- Lifts
- 29
- Top elevation
- 3,685 m12,090 ft
- Ski area
- Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 418 cm165 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- November
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91.2 cm | 141.1 cm | 6.3 |
| February | 67.7 cm | 171.6 cm | 4.9 |
| March | 73.5 cm | 182.5 cm | 5.5 |
| April | 37 cm | 153.2 cm | 2.6 |
| November | 58.3 cm | 28 cm | 4.4 |
| December | 90.6 cm | 93.3 cm | 6.2 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 355 cm | 170.6 cm | 23 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 325.8 cm | 187.8 cm | 20 Nov |
| 2023/24 | 437.6 cm | 228.3 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2022/23 | 366.1 cm | 193.4 cm | 18 Nov |
| 2021/22 | 394.9 cm | 193.6 cm | 2 Nov |
| 2020/21 | 400 cm | 213.4 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 482.2 cm | 298.9 cm | 7 Nov |
| 2018/19 | 436.7 cm | 247.8 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 658.9 cm | 307.9 cm | 22 Oct |
| 2016/17 | 326.1 cm | 195 cm | 5 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (658.9 cm)
- Worst winter: 2024/25 (325.8 cm)
Chamonix vs the France average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Chamonix | 418.3 cm |
| France average | 542.5 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Chamonix get in a season?
418.3 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Chamonix?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Chamonix?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in November.
What was the best winter in Chamonix?
2017/18, with 658.9 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Chamonix?
2024/25, with 325.8 cm of snowfall.
Does Chamonix get more snow than the rest of France?
Chamonix averages 418.3 cm a winter against 542.5 cm for the resorts we cover in France.
How much snow is on the pistes in Chamonix in December?
93.3 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Chamonix in February?
171.6 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive