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Rhône-Alps Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rhône-Alps, France in April.

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Thinking about venturing to the Rhône-Alps, France this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Rhône-Alps in April

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. The Rhône-Alps, France 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 (39°F) to pleasant in Saint-Just at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Saint-Just and -5°C (23°F) in Aussois.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Rhône-Alps, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Montmélian with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Lyon sees around 190 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Rhône-Alps by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rhône-Alps — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lyon)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rhône-Alps.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Rhône-Alps

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (April)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (April)

Lyon

In April Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
190 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In April Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
202 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Tignes

In April Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
202 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Les Deux Alpes

In April Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
185 hours
221 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Les Menuires

In April Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
170 hours
204 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rhône-Alps in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Tignes 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Les Deux Alpes 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Les Menuires 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Val Thorens 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in April?

April in the Rhône-Alps, France brings pleasant weather. In Lyon, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in April?

Daytime temperatures in Lyon peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Rhône-Alps, France during April, with Lyon averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lyon, April might be a good time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France. 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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