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Ski resort in Aosta Valley, Italy
Courmayeur
A town on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, with skiing at Plan Chécrouit and Val Veny.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Courmayeur (GMT+1).
Courmayeur snow forecast at 2,755 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 65–105 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Courmayeur at the top lift (2,755 m / 9,000 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 65–105 cm (26–41 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) and the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 50% cloud
Courmayeur hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Courmayeur in the next 24 hours.
Courmayeur 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Courmayeur this week: Thursday. 24 cm the day before and more falling, cloudy, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyFair ski day−11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sunFair ski day−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | SnowFair ski day−9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 3–20 cm (1–8 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · gusts 67 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 15–35 cm (6–13 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−8 to −5 °C (18 to 23 °F) · gusts 67 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 15–35 cm (6–13 in) |
| Thu | SnowBest day−8 to −6 °C (18 to 21 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 10–25 cm (5–10 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Courmayeur 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–9 in) |
How much snow is there in Courmayeur on the upper mountain?
About 3 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Courmayeur snow forecast at 1,224 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Sunday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Courmayeur in the village (1,224 m / 4,000 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–7 cm (0–3 in) is forecast over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- 8 °C (46 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 12 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 50% cloud
Courmayeur hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Courmayeur in the next 24 hours.
Courmayeur 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Chance of snow0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | Rain1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Chance of snow2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | Chance of snow2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Courmayeur 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Courmayeur in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Courmayeur?
- Region
- Aosta Valley
- Country
- Italy
- Mountains
- Alps, Mont Blanc massif
- Village
- 1,224 m
- Top lift
- 2,755 m
- Vertical
- 1,531 m
- Lifts
- 18
- Season
- Late November to Mid-April
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.courmayeur-montblanc.com
About Courmayeur
Courmayeur lies at 1,224 m beneath the Italian side of Mont Blanc. Its ski area has two sectors, Plan Chécrouit and Val Veny, and reaches Cresta d’Arp at 2,755 m.
The Skyway Monte Bianco cable car rises from Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner at 3,466 m. The Mont Blanc Tunnel, opened in 1965, links the valley by road to France.
When does it snow in Courmayeur?
In Courmayeur, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 11 days | 13 days | 11 days | 9 days | 1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 6 days | 12 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Courmayeur month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 18% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 19 |
| February | 11 | 10% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 20 |
| March | 13 | 13% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | 21 |
| April | 11 | 9% | −4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) | 22 |
| May | 9 | 8% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 21 |
| June | 1 | 1% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | 24 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | 28 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | 27 |
| September | 3 | 2% | 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) | 24 |
| October | 6 | 6% | 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | 22 |
| November | 12 | 14% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 19 |
| December | 13 | 18% | −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | 19 |
Snow in Courmayeur in September
In September, Courmayeur gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in October
In October, Courmayeur gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in November
In November, Courmayeur gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in December
In December, Courmayeur gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in January
In January, Courmayeur gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in February
In February, Courmayeur gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in March
In March, Courmayeur gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in April
In April, Courmayeur gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Courmayeur in May
In May, Courmayeur gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Courmayeur?
Of the last ten winters in Courmayeur, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 29% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 January 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 71% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 131% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 94% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 119% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 95% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 73% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 100% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 137% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 82% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 96% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Courmayeur
Does Courmayeur have snow at Christmas?
Courmayeur had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Courmayeur have snow at New Year?
Courmayeur had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Courmayeur have snow in mid-February?
Courmayeur had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Courmayeur have snow at Easter?
Courmayeur had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Courmayeur?
It snows on about 93 days a year in Courmayeur at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Courmayeur?
January is the snowiest month in Courmayeur, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Courmayeur?
Of the last ten winters in Courmayeur, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 29% below average.
How cold does Courmayeur get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Courmayeur at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Courmayeur get in winter?
From December to March, Courmayeur averages about 20 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Courmayeur?
The village or lowest lift at Courmayeur is at 1,224 m (4,000 ft) and the top lift is at 2,755 m (9,000 ft), a vertical drop of 1,531 m (5,000 ft).
When does the ski season start in Courmayeur?
The lifts at Courmayeur usually open in late November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Aosta Valley tourism, Courmayeur Mont Blanc tourism, Wikipedia, Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie winter season