Écrins National Park in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in the Écrins National Park in april 2026
The weather in Écrins National Park in the month of april comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 858.8cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
25%
24%
12%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
21%
21%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
21% of time
19%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
29°F
27%
22%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in the Écrins National Park in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in the Écrins National Park in april.
The climate of Écrins National Park in april is very bad
The weather in april in Écrins National Park is wet (with 7.2in of precipitation over 11 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in march there is an average of 6.9in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area the month of april. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 45°F. The seasonal minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of april in Écrins National Park is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Écrins National Park in the month of april with a maximum record of 59°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 21 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 70% of time.
In april in Écrins National Park, the days on average last 13:30. Sunrise is at 05:51 and sets at 19:21.
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 Écrins National Park:
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 Écrins National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Écrins National Park in april
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 21 day(s) (70%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (36%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 858.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:30 | ||||
| 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 the Écrins National Park in april 2025:
22°F to 38°F
25°F to 41°F
25°F to 49°F
34°F to 52°F
32°F to 50°F
29°F to 52°F
34°F to 49°F
29°F to 47°F
25°F to 45°F
25°F to 49°F
29°F to 54°F
36°F to 50°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 40°F
31°F to 38°F
23°F to 41°F
27°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
23°F to 43°F
23°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
25°F to 47°F
31°F to 49°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
34°F to 56°F
36°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in april
Cities near Écrins National Park:
| Briançon in april | very bad weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in april | very bad weather |
| Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in april | very bad weather |
| Embrun in april | very bad weather |
| Serre-Ponçon in april | very bad weather |
| Guillestre in april | very bad weather |
| Valloire in april | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in april | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in april | very bad weather |
| Queyras in april | very bad weather |
| Veynes in april | bad weather |
| Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in april | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Écrins National Park
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Weather data for Écrins National Park in april:
Weather data for Écrins National Park for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Écrins National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Écrins National Park 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 the Écrins National Park.