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When is the best time to go to Gap (Hautes-Alpes)?

When is the best time to go to Gap (Hautes-Alpes)? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) are June, July and August
On average, the warmest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are May, November and December

Annual weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

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Weather details in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) month by month

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Weather and climate in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

Gap (Hautes-Alpes) enjoys a subpolar oceanic climate (with cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) is 59°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 44.9in, with a minimum of 2.6in in july and a maximum of 5.3in in may.

Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and it rains in march about 3.3in.
In the month of april the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 58°F and, in april, 6 days of rain are expected.
From may to september the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 49°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.
In the month of october the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 34°F and you can expect to have 4in of rainfall/month during this period.
From november to december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains in december about 5.3in.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gap (Hautes-Alpes): the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

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Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

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Tourist seasons in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

Very low season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, April, November and December.
Low season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, May, June and October.
High season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
The number of visitors to Gap (Hautes-Alpes) is high in: September.
Peak season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
The largest number of tourists visiting Gap (Hautes-Alpes) is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Gap (Hautes-Alpes) month by month

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