Megève vs Les Menuires — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Megève
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,350m / 7,710ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 385cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 368cm
Les Menuires
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,230m / 10,598ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 577cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 57%
- Season Snowfall
- 515cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Megève (cm) | Les Menuires (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 50 | 75 |
| December | 83.7 | 116 |
| January | 83.1 | 112.5 |
| February | 55.8 | 65.7 |
| March | 63.9 | 93.5 |
| April | 31.9 | 52.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Les Menuires receives more annual snowfall (577cm) compared to Megève (385cm) — a difference of 192cm per year. The best month for powder at Megève is December (50% probability), while Les Menuires's best is December (57% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Megève's snowiest month has been December, averaging 83.7cm but ranging from a lean 2cm in the driest winter to 159cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Les Menuires, the snowiest month is December, averaging 116cm and spanning 8cm to 213cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.