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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R123

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R123, France, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R123

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -4.8°C / 23°F -12.6°C / 9°F 166 mm 18
February -3.1°C / 26°F -11.7°C / 11°F 67 mm 10
March -3.6°C / 26°F -11.4°C / 11°F 131 mm 16
April -0.8°C / 31°F -7.8°C / 18°F 150 mm 16
May 2.1°C / 36°F -5.8°C / 22°F 108 mm 14
June 10.2°C / 50°F 0.7°C / 33°F 79 mm 18
July 11°C / 52°F 1.7°C / 35°F 68 mm 15
August 12.6°C / 55°F 1.8°C / 35°F 37 mm 8
September 6.2°C / 43°F -1.9°C / 29°F 125 mm 15
October 3.9°C / 39°F -3.7°C / 25°F 151 mm 16
November -1.3°C / 30°F -10.3°C / 13°F 100 mm 9
December -4.9°C / 23°F -13°C / 9°F 103 mm 12

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 R123 are August. Expect daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nights near 2°C (36°F).

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

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