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

Planning a trip to Val Thorens in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Val Thorens generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C.

Val Thorens in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Val Thorens. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in France in April

Find out more about the weather in France in April and which places have the best weather 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 Val Thorens in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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