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Châtillon Weather in April

Châtillon in April

The short of it: Châtillon in April averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 59 mm · daylight 13 h 29 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & May

April in Châtillon brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 59 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 29 min in mid-April, 102 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Châtillon runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Villefranche-sur-Saône, 14 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Châtillon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 29 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villefranche-sur-SaôneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes14 km NNE18°7°58 mm
ÉcullyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes15 km SE17°6°63 mm
TarareAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km W15°5°59 mm
Lyon 09Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km SE17°7°65 mm
Tassin-la-Demi-LuneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes18 km SE17°6°63 mm
Caluire-et-CuireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes18 km ESE17°7°63 mm
Lyon 04Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes18 km SE17°7°65 mm
FranchevilleAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes18 km SSE17°6°64 mm

The Almanac · Châtillon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Châtillon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°52 mm11 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
February8°0°41 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
March13°3°44 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°59 mm12 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°70 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
June25°13°70 mm11 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°63 mm10 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°60 mm10 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September22°12°82 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October17°8°81 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
November11°4°82 mm11 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
December7°1°60 mm11 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Châtillon in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Châtillon in April?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Châtillon?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Châtillon in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Châtillon in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Châtillon in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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