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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R160

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R160, France, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R160

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 9.5°C / 49°F 1.2°C / 34°F 119 mm 11
February 10.8°C / 51°F 2.1°C / 36°F 112 mm 11
March 12.1°C / 54°F 2.1°C / 36°F 229 mm 15
April 14.9°C / 59°F 5.4°C / 42°F 145 mm 15
May 17.1°C / 63°F 8.4°C / 47°F 122 mm 18
June 23.3°C / 74°F 14.4°C / 58°F 96 mm 12
July 25.7°C / 78°F 16.2°C / 61°F 36 mm 10
August 26.6°C / 80°F 16.9°C / 62°F 36 mm 11
September 20.6°C / 69°F 11.5°C / 53°F 104 mm 9
October 17.3°C / 63°F 8.4°C / 47°F 168 mm 13
November 12.5°C / 55°F 3.6°C / 38°F 62 mm 8
December 10.2°C / 50°F 1.2°C / 34°F 104 mm 7

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 R160 are July, August, September, November. Expect daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nights near 12°C (54°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Via Alpina Red R160

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