In reply to Hilbert:
> June, July, August or Sept?
> Which month is the best to go to the Alps?
>
> My previous trips have been dogged with bad conditions and/or weather, so I am interested in playing the odds for the best chances
A few points to note:
-Mont Blanc and Bernese Oberland have higher rainfall and generally less stable weather.
- Peripheral areas (Ecrins, south Aosta valley) more stable and lower rainfall.
-June has very short nights so less chance of a re-freeze in marginal weather. But it can be very cold and there is lots of snow.
-mid-July probably the best chance of good general climbing conditions but no promises
- Late July and early August is peak season and very busy.
-Late August/Sept is getting colder and quieter again. Little snow so crevasses etc can be problematic.