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September · typical climate, not a forecast

Chamonix in September

France

19°CMild
62/100

Workable

19°C day · 9°C night · 44% rain · 12h daylight · moderate crowds · €1,325 estimated

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Cool Score breakdown

Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in September.

  • Temperature fit92

    18.8°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window

    w 26
  • Heat escape0

    2.5°C warmer than Tallinn

    w 14
  • Rain probability62

    44% chance of rain on an average day

    w 11
  • Daylight hours59

    12.3h of daylight mid-month

    w 8
  • Outdoor conditions76

    Comfortable for a full day outside at 18.8°C

    w 10
  • Crowding46

    Moderate crowds for this month

    w 8
  • Flight + stay cost49

    ≈€1325 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget

    w 12
  • Nature access100

    10/10 — wild ground within reach

    w 6
  • City atmosphere62

    5/10 urban texture · 8/10 food scene

    w 4

Why Chamonix in September

Altitude is the fastest air conditioning in Europe.

  • Aiguille du Midi
  • Glacier viewpoints
  • High alpine trails

What September in Chamonix is actually like

In September, Chamonix sits around 19°C by day and drops to about 9°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 2°C warmer than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.

Expect rain on roughly 44% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 12 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are moderate crowds this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,325 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.

Altitude is the fastest air conditioning in Europe. Days here tend to fill up with aiguille du midi, glacier viewpoints, high alpine trails — which is why Chamonix scores 62 out of 100 for september: workable.

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