The city lies at the foot of the Western Alps, in Savoy, at an altitude of 250 meters (800 feet), and a short distance from Aix-Les-Bains, where the climate is the same. The proximity of the Alps makes the climate rainy, and it also makes winter snowfalls more likely than in other French cities located in the lowlands.
is cold. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, and other colder periods, when the temperature drops below freezing.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -19 °C (-2.2 °F) and was set in January 1985.
, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
At times, hot periods can occur, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 33/34 °C (91/93 °F). The highest record is 40.5 °C (105 °F) and was set in August 2023.
to visit Chambery runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.7 °C and a maximum of
6.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
17.9 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.1 °C, with a minimum of
-0.4 °C and a maximum of
8.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.7 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
20.7 °C in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8 °C, with a minimum of
2.5 °C and a maximum of
13.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.5 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
25.1 °C in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.6 °C and a maximum of
17.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.6 °C in April 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.6 °C, with a minimum of
10 °C and a maximum of
21.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.7 °C in May 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
32.7 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
25.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in June 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
15 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.1 °C in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.8 °C in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
7.8 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.6 °C in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.8 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in September 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
31.6 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
17 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.7 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
27.7 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6.8 °C, with a minimum of
3.1 °C and a maximum of
10.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.1 °C in November 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
23.3 °C in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.4 °C, with a minimum of
0 °C and a maximum of
6.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.7 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
21.7 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.