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)

For full information about the climate and weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 20°F/41°F
3.4in
February 22°F/43°F
3.2in
March 25°F/49°F
3.3in
April 36°F/58°F
3.7in
May 47°F/63°F
5.3in
June 56°F/72°F
4.1in
July 59°F/77°F
2.6in
August 52°F/79°F
2.6in
September 43°F/72°F
2.8in
October 34°F/63°F
4in
November 29°F/50°F
5in
December 23°F/43°F
5.3in


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.

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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.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


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

Find out when Gap (Hautes-Alpes) has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

  • Very low season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, May, June, September and October.
  • 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



Best time for low prices in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

Average prices of hotels in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gap (Hautes-Alpes). So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Gap (Hautes-Alpes)

On average, it costs $ 94 per day to hire a car in Gap (Hautes-Alpes). This price varies by $ 34 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 82 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 115.

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