Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

Thinking of visiting Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in April? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of April in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chamonix-Mont-Blanc climate page with graphs.

 

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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