Serre Chevalier weather in April (France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Serre Chevalier this April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Serre Chevalier typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Serre Chevalier in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 185 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Serre Chevalier. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Serre Chevalier climate page with graphs.

 

Serre Chevalier, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (70 KM, 43 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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