Geography of Mont Blanc
Geography of Mont Blanc: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mont Blanc
Gran Paradiso National Park is 29 mi to the south-east, Matterhorn is 39 mi to the east, Matterhorn is 39 mi to the east and Geneva is 43 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 45°49′57.4″N 6°51′54.7″E (45.8326, 6.8652)
Quick facts about Mont Blanc
Summary
Mont Blanc is a mountain in France. Mont Blanc is a mountain known as the highest summit in the Alps. It sits at 15.774 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 22°F (-6°C) in Mont Blanc with clear. It feels like 11°F. Today runs from 21°F to 26°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Mont Blanc is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 30°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -17°F.
The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 91 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gran Paradiso National Park, Matterhorn, Matterhorn and Lake Geneva.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 26°F is 4.5°F below the 30°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Gusts to 52 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 21°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mont Blanc month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° | -17° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 1° | -13° | 5,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 2° | -13° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 9° | -5° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 12° | -1° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 24° | 8° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 28° | 12° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 30° | 13° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 21° | 6° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 15° | 1° | 7,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 3° | -12° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 1° | -13° | 7,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mont Blanc?
Mont Blanc is a mountain in France. Its coordinates are 45.8326, 6.8652. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Mont Blanc right now?
It is currently 22°F (-6°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mont Blanc?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mont Blanc, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mont Blanc in?
Mont Blanc observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 1:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mont Blanc?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 91 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 138 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mont Blanc?
Popular options include Gran Paradiso National Park, Matterhorn, Matterhorn, Lake Geneva, Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
