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Megève in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking)). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Medium; France overall
Prices: Medium; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking)). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

MegèveHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall: Medium
Prices · France overall: Medium

France overall: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Megève, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking)). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

January: Inside Megève's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking).

Megève: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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