Annecy · SpringMonth summary
Annecy weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Annecy in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Annecy. August remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Annecy in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Annecy. Temperatures rise (16°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 32°F | 43°F | 45% | 0.2in | 6.7h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 34°F | 50°F | 39% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 54°F | 44% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 50% | 0.2in | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 47% | 0.2in | 13.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 35% | 0.2in | 14.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 81°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 70°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 63°F | 39% | 0.2in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.2in | 7.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 45°F | 44% | 0.2in | 7.0h | 3.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Annecy averages 61°F, 37% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
April vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Annecy in April
Is April a good time to visit Annecy?
April is an acceptable time for Annecy (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Annecy in April?
With 61°F max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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