Best time to visit Ski Chantecler

The climate in Ski Chantecler through the year

When to go

Ski Chantecler scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 74 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 11 days and clear sky 41 % of the time. May is a fair alternative, with scores of 62. The lowest score is in December (21), when days are cool at around −3°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (25°C) is about 31 degrees warmer than a January day (−6°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 73 mm in February to 126 mm in October (about 1,200 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 60 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Ski Chantecler scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 68
• City break (15–25 °C): May–September, up to 75
• Hiking (10–22 °C): September, up to 68
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and August–October, up to 87
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January–March

How it compares

Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Ski Chantecler is the 50th warmest over the year and the 31st wettest. In September, when Ski Chantecler scores 74, Ski Montcalm (28 km away) scores 76 and Mont Blanc (29 km away) scores 71. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.