Arc 1600 weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

Planning a trip to Arc 1600 in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Arc 1600 generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Arc 1600 in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 1600. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arc 1600 climate page with graphs.

 

Arc 1600, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in France in April

Find out more about the weather in France in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arc 1600 in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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