Season guide · Chamonix · France
Chamonix in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Sunny spring skiing at altitude through March and April, then a quiet May when many lifts and businesses close and trails are still snowbound. Expect highs up to 16°C (61°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), with about 34 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- -3°C (27°F) to 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 8°C (46°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 10 | 11.8 h | 4/5 |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 11 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 13 | 14.9 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 12°C (54°F) against a yearly 12°C (54°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 128 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter holiday skiing (dates vary)
Good choices for spring
Religious site · Chamonix centre
Église Saint-Michel
The Baroque-style parish church in the centre has an onion-domed bell tower typical of the Savoy valleys, with the peaks rising directly behind it.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in spring
- Courmayeur (About 30 minutes by bus or car) — On the Italian side of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur has a pedestrian centre on Via Roma with Italian cafés and restaurants and the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car to Punta Helbronner.
- Annecy (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — Annecy's old town of canals, arcades and the Palais de l'Île sits at the end of one of Europe's cleanest lakes.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Chamonix?
Yes: March is among the best months. Sunny spring skiing at altitude through March and April, then a quiet May when many lifts and businesses close and trails are still snowbound.
+What is the weather like in Chamonix in spring?
Highs of up to 16°C (61°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.