Best time to ski Chamonix
For the best snow, ski Chamonix in December, January, and March. Those months bring 51% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Chamonix snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 12,605 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Chamonix's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, January, and March get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
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Chamonix season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Chamonix?
For the best snow, ski Chamonix in December, January, and March. Those months bring 51% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Chamonix?
December is typically the snowiest month at Chamonix, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Chamonix have good snow in December?
December brings about 19% of Chamonix's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Chamonix getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Chamonix is forecast to get 6.8" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (12.5" at the summit), ranking #4 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is today with 4.4". It picked up 0.2" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 29°F, partly cloudy, with 2 mph wind.