Les Houches weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Les Houches in April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Les Houches includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C.

Precipitation

Les Houches in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. July and August generally stand out with 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 Houches climate page with graphs.

 

Les Houches, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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