Month guide · Chamonix · France
Chamonix in July
What July is really like in Chamonix: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Chamonix. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Warm, long days and all trails open; afternoon thunderstorms are common, so start hikes early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Chamonix: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (20°C (68°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:20
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
Summer (June–August). All lifts and trails open, long days and warm valley weather; afternoon storms are common, and July and August are crowded and expensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Cosmojazz — free mountain jazz concerts (usually July)
- Bastille Day fireworks (14 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Argentière
Grands Montets ski area
Hire a mountain guide for off-piste terrain; glaciers and avalanche risk make the area serious once you leave the marked runs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Nature · Argentière
Petit Balcon Sud trail
A gentle trail that runs along the lower slopes on the sunny side of the valley between Argentière and Les Houches, mostly through forest and meadows, with regular views of Mont Blanc and the glaciers.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Religious site · Chamonix centre
Église Saint-Michel
Photograph the bell tower from the bridge over the Arve with the Aiguilles behind it.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Viewpoint · Chamonix Sud
Aiguille du Midi
Two cable car stages climb from the edge of town to the summit station at 3,842 metres in about 20 minutes, one of the highest vertical ascents of any cable car in the world.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Chamonix?
One of the best months to visit Chamonix, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are January, March and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Chamonix?
It is one of the best months to visit Chamonix. Warm, long days and all trails open; afternoon thunderstorms are common, so start hikes early.
+How warm is Chamonix in July?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Chamonix in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.