Tignes weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Tignes usually fare in April? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Tignes includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Tignes in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of snow/rain.

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 Tignes. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tignes, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 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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