Month guide · Chamonix · France
Chamonix in June
What June is really like in Chamonix: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Garrondo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. The summer lifts reopen and lower trails clear of snow; high routes may still hold snow until late June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Chamonix: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:24
- Daylight
- About 15.7 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Marathon du Mont-Blanc — mountain running races (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Les Bossons
Cascade du Dard and Glacier des Bossons
A forest path from the southern end of town climbs to the Cascade du Dard waterfall and continues towards the Bossons glacier, whose icefall descends lower than almost any other in the Alps.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · Les Houches
Parc de Merlet
Bring proper shoes; the paths through the park are steep in places.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Experience · Les Houches
Mont Blanc Tramway
France's highest rack railway climbs from Le Fayet near Saint-Gervais via Col de Voza to the Nid d'Aigle at about 2,380 metres, close to the Bionnassay glacier and the start of the classic climbing route up Mont Blanc.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Views
- History
Experience · Chamonix centre
Tandem paragliding
Book with an established school and keep a flexible day; flights are cancelled in strong wind or poor visibility.
- Time needed
- 2 hours including the lift
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Views
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Chamonix?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January, March and July–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Chamonix in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Chamonix?
It is a shoulder-season month. The summer lifts reopen and lower trails clear of snow; high routes may still hold snow until late June.
+How warm is Chamonix in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Chamonix in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.