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Chamonix in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Chamonix in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -2 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
29/100 · #10
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#2
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Chamonix · JanuaryPhoto: Alain Bourque · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -2 °C
- Average low
- -11 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 85 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | -9 | 14 | 116 | 1.4 | 84 | 0.9 | 26 |
| January (selected) | -2 | -11 | 12 | 100 | 1.8 | 85 | 1.0 | 29 |
| February | -2 | -10 | 11 | 76 | 2.8 | 86 | 1.0 | 34 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (29/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -3 | +1.4 °C | +2 °C | +1.4 | +16.2 mm | -0.4 h | -1.2 % | -0.1 m/s |
| February | +5 | +0.6 °C | +0.3 °C | -1.4 | -23.5 mm | +1 h | +0.9 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chamonix in January?
The average daily high is around -2 °C, with an average daily low of about -11 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Chamonix in January?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 100 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Chamonix?
By the climate score, August are the strongest months for Chamonix. January is not among them.