Chamonix in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chamonix in april 2024
The weather in Chamonix in april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
very bad weather 198.5cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
28%
23%
9%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
30%
18%
7%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Fog
25% of time
20%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
29°F
20%
19%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chamonix in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chamonix in april.
The climate of Chamonix in april is very bad
In april in Chamonix, the climate is wet (with 4in of rainfall over 8 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in march there is an average of 4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this city the month of april, but it is bearable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 45°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in april in Chamonix is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Chamonix in april with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2015. You need to prepare to have about 17 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 57% of time.
On average, in Chamonix, the days of april last 13:33. Sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 19:20.
April: another location in the French Alps?
If you want to go to the French Alps in april, there are destinations with better weather than Chamonix:
In april, Grenoble (Isère), Aix-les-Bains, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chambéry, Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) and Thonon-les-Bains have a tolerable climate, but better than Chamonix.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chamonix in april
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (57%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 198.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.57km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chamonix in april 2023:
31°F to 36°F
20°F to 36°F
20°F to 36°F
16°F to 36°F
14°F to 36°F
16°F to 41°F
20°F to 40°F
20°F to 43°F
20°F to 49°F
23°F to 50°F
36°F to 47°F
27°F to 54°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 40°F
25°F to 40°F
16°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
25°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 56°F
31°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
27°F to 49°F
29°F to 58°F
36°F to 56°F
38°F to 61°F
47°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in april
Cities near Chamonix:
| Aiguille du Midi in april | very bad weather |
| Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in april | very bad weather |
| Passy in april | very bad weather |
| Sallanches in april | very bad weather |
| Megève in april | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in april | very bad weather |
| Cluses in april | very bad weather |
| Avoriaz in april | very bad weather |
| La Clusaz in april | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in april | very bad weather |
| Bonneville in april | very bad weather |
| La Roche-sur-Foron in april | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Chamonix
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Chamonix in april:
Weather data for Chamonix for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chamonix. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chamonix can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chamonix.