Courmayeur Snow History
Courmayeur averages 659.3 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 659 cm260 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 133.5 cm | 165.7 cm | 8 |
| February | 90.2 cm | 189.1 cm | 5.7 |
| March | 104.3 cm | 207.1 cm | 6.7 |
| April | 63.3 cm | 197 cm | 4.1 |
| November | 115.4 cm | 47.6 cm | 7 |
| December | 152.5 cm | 117.4 cm | 8 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 523.8 cm | 293.9 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 572.7 cm | 254.3 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 927.5 cm | 275.9 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 687.1 cm | 211.9 cm | 24 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 551.5 cm | 203.6 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 509.8 cm | 212 cm | 30 Aug |
| 2019/20 | 823.2 cm | 314.4 cm | 6 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 612.1 cm | 260.9 cm | 11 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 949 cm | 317.6 cm | 14 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 435.8 cm | 210 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (949 cm)
- Worst winter: 2016/17 (435.8 cm)
Courmayeur vs the Italy average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Courmayeur | 659.3 cm |
| Italy average | 360.5 cm |
Snow reliability ranking
Courmayeur ranks 3rd of 55 for snow reliability. See the full ranking
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Courmayeur get in a season?
659.3 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Courmayeur?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Courmayeur?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Courmayeur?
2017/18, with 949 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Courmayeur?
2016/17, with 435.8 cm of snowfall.
Does Courmayeur get more snow than the rest of Italy?
Courmayeur averages 659.3 cm a winter against 360.5 cm for the resorts we cover in Italy.
How much snow is on the pistes in Courmayeur in December?
117.4 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Courmayeur in February?
189.1 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive