France Resort guide
Courchevel Snow History
Courchevel averages 540.4 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in October.
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- Piste network
- 151 km94.0 mi
- Lifts
- 59
- Top elevation
- 2,666 m8,750 ft
- Ski area
- Les 3 Vallées
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 540 cm213 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- October
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 113.1 cm | 140.3 cm | 7.6 |
| February | 76 cm | 164.1 cm | 5 |
| March | 92.7 cm | 179.1 cm | 6.5 |
| April | 51 cm | 160.7 cm | 3.3 |
| November | 85.1 cm | 33.5 cm | 5.8 |
| December | 122.5 cm | 97.7 cm | 7.6 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 454.5 cm | 175.2 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 486.3 cm | 188.8 cm | 12 Nov |
| 2023/24 | 640.4 cm | 241.6 cm | 30 Oct |
| 2022/23 | 513.2 cm | 179 cm | 27 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 491.1 cm | 181 cm | 1 Nov |
| 2020/21 | 448.3 cm | 183.3 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 622.2 cm | 289.2 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2018/19 | 504.6 cm | 221.5 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 795.2 cm | 281.8 cm | 22 Oct |
| 2016/17 | 448 cm | 197.5 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (795.2 cm)
- Worst winter: 2016/17 (448 cm)
Courchevel vs the France average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Courchevel | 540.4 cm |
| France average | 542.5 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Courchevel get in a season?
540.4 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Courchevel?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Courchevel?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in October.
What was the best winter in Courchevel?
2017/18, with 795.2 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Courchevel?
2016/17, with 448 cm of snowfall.
Does Courchevel get more snow than the rest of France?
Courchevel averages 540.4 cm a winter against 542.5 cm for the resorts we cover in France.
How much snow is on the pistes in Courchevel in December?
97.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Courchevel in February?
164.1 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive