AI-generatedChambéry at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,426 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 279 m
Climate in Chambéry
Chambéry has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Chambéry is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:5118:53
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:33–08:31 · evening 18:13–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:21–07:33 · evening 19:11–19:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Chambéry in October?
In October, Chambéry is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:51 – 18:53
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chambéry
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Chambéry, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chambéry
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chambéry: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chambéry has about 11 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chambéry
How breezy and how cloudy Chambéry is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chambéry typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Chambéry: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chambéry
How often the day gets hot in Chambéry (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chambéry has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Chambéry
Snow is possible in Chambéry, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Chambéry.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chambéry
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 6° | −1° | 2.5 h | 13 | 122 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 8° | 0° | 3.6 h | 11 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 13° | 3° | 5.1 h | 13 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 16° | 7° | 5.9 h | 14 | 111 |
| MayMay | 66 | 20° | 11° | 6.5 h | 16 | 147 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 24° | 15° | 7.9 h | 14 | 118 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 26° | 17° | 8.4 h | 12 | 116 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 26° | 17° | 7.6 h | 11 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 22° | 13° | 6.0 h | 11 | 104 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 17° | 8° | 4.0 h | 11 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 11° | 3° | 2.5 h | 14 | 140 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 7° | 0° | 2.1 h | 13 | 135 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
45.57° N, 5.92° E · 279 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Chambéry
The best time to visit Chambéry is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to October. Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 147 mm.
Chambéry through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chambéry in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Chambéry in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Chambéry in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Chambéry in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chambéry for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chambéry
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Chambéry: score 81 against 63. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 63 | 81better |
| Day high | 17° | 26° |
| Night low | 8° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 114 mm | 116 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Chambéry month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January6° · 3 h
In January, Chambéry is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in January18February8° · 4 h
In February, Chambéry is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in February42March13° · 5 h
In March, Chambéry is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in March61April16° · 6 h
In April, Chambéry is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in April66May20° · 7 h
In May, Chambéry is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in May76June24° · 8 h
In June, Chambéry is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in June81July26° · 8 h
In July, Chambéry is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in July80August26° · 8 h
In August, Chambéry is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in August75September22° · 6 h
In September, Chambéry is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in September63October17° · 4 h
In October, Chambéry is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in October22November11° · 3 h
In November, Chambéry is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chambéry.
Chambéry in November10December7° · 2 h
In December, Chambéry is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chambéry.
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Chambéry vs. Annecy
In October the holiday weather in Chambéry and Annecy is about equally good (score 63 vs. 59). During the day Annecy is 1 °C cooler than Chambéry.
| in October | Chambéry | Annecy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 63 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Chambéry ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Arles21°81
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- 7Nîmes20°78
- 8Valence18°74
- 12ChambéryThis page17°63
Planning a trip to Chambéry
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Chambéry in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chambéry has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chambéry
When is the best time to visit Chambéry?
The best time to visit Chambéry is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chambéry?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Chambéry?
Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 147 mm. The driest month is February with 98 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chambéry get?
Chambéry gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Chambéry in?
Chambéry uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chambéry?
A nonstop flight from London to Chambéry takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chambéry?
Chambéry has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 10.
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