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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R161

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R161, France, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R161

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 10.2°C / 50°F 0.6°C / 33°F 102 mm 8
February 11.3°C / 52°F 2°C / 36°F 122 mm 11
March 12.7°C / 55°F 2.6°C / 37°F 214 mm 14
April 15.5°C / 60°F 5.7°C / 42°F 117 mm 12
May 18.1°C / 65°F 8.8°C / 48°F 103 mm 16
June 24.3°C / 76°F 14.7°C / 58°F 68 mm 9
July 26.9°C / 80°F 16.8°C / 62°F 22 mm 7
August 27.7°C / 82°F 17.3°C / 63°F 36 mm 8
September 21.7°C / 71°F 11.8°C / 53°F 115 mm 9
October 18.3°C / 65°F 8.8°C / 48°F 191 mm 12
November 13.3°C / 56°F 3.6°C / 38°F 57 mm 8
December 10.9°C / 52°F 1.1°C / 34°F 105 mm 8

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 R161 are June, July, August, November. Expect daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nights near 13°C (55°F).

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

Via Alpina Red R161

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