Val dʼIsère weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Val dʼIsère a good destination in April, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In April, Val dʼIsère usually has 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. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Val dʼIsère in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

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 Val dʼIsère. June, July and August typically offer 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 Val dʼIsère climate page with graphs.

 

Val dʼIsère, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 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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