Les Contamines-Montjoie weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the April weather in Les Contamines-Montjoie compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

April in Les Contamines-Montjoie generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C.

Precipitation

Les Contamines-Montjoie in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Les Contamines-Montjoie. 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 Les Contamines-Montjoie climate page with graphs.

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (14 KM, 8 Miles).

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.

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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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