When is the best time to go to Gap

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gap, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gap weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gap are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gap January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 76mm 4.5hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in January in Gap is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gap and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gap with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gap February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 78mm 5hrs 11.5hrs

February in Gap is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gap and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gap with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in February »

March

Gap March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 82mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gap is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Gap and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gap with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in March »

April

Gap April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 74mm 6.8hrs 14.4hrs

Gap's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Gap and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gap with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in April »

May

Gap May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 85mm 7.6hrs 15.8hrs

May is a a little damp month in Gap and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gap.

May is in the spring in Gap and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gap with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in May »

June

Gap June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 89mm 8.9hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Gap during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gap.

June is in the summer in Gap and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gap with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in June »

July

Gap July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 55mm 10.3hrs 11.5hrs

July in Gap is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gap, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gap and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gap with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in July »

August

Gap August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 77mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gap is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gap, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Gap and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gap with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in August »

September

Gap September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 83mm 7.4hrs 14.4hrs

Gap's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gap.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gap and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gap with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in September »

October

Gap October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 95mm 5.7hrs 15.8hrs

October is a a little damp month in Gap and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gap.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gap and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gap with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in October »

November

Gap November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 112mm 4.6hrs 10.3hrs

Gap's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gap and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gap with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gap weather in November »

December

Gap December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 82mm 4.3hrs 11.5hrs

December in Gap is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gap for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gap and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gap with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Gap weather stats

Gap weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: July 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 3°C 37.4°F
Wettest month: November 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 23.3°C 73.9°F
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