Weather in April in Rhône-Alps
Are you planning a trip a to Rhône-Alps in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in April?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. Rhône-Alps has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Aussois at 4°C to pleasant in Saint-Just at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Saint-Just and -5°C in Aussois.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Montmélian with 140 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 190 hours of sunshine in Lyon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at April's conditions in Rhône-Alps, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rhône-Alps's yearly weather, check out our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In April Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In April Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In April Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In April Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In April Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is April the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lyon, April might be a good time to visit Rhône-Alps. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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