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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R120

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R120, France, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R120

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -4.6°C / 24°F -11.6°C / 11°F 190 mm 18
February -2.5°C / 28°F -10.6°C / 13°F 68 mm 9
March -2.2°C / 28°F -10.4°C / 13°F 112 mm 16
April 0.6°C / 33°F -6.7°C / 20°F 157 mm 15
May 3.1°C / 38°F -4.6°C / 24°F 93 mm 15
June 11.3°C / 52°F 1.2°C / 34°F 93 mm 16
July 12.8°C / 55°F 3.6°C / 38°F 76 mm 15
August 14.2°C / 58°F 4.3°C / 40°F 57 mm 10
September 8°C / 46°F -0.8°C / 31°F 121 mm 16
October 5°C / 41°F -2.9°C / 27°F 183 mm 15
November -0.7°C / 31°F -9.6°C / 15°F 128 mm 9
December -3.9°C / 25°F -12.2°C / 10°F 105 mm 9

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Via Alpina Red R120 are August. Expect daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nights near 4°C (39°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

Via Alpina Red R120

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