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When to go · French Gulch

French Gulch in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
United States overall
Prices
Medium
United States overall

Verdict

GoodUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • French GulchHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Spring break big impact

    March–April · United States

    Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Medium
Prices · United States overall
Medium

United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in French Gulch, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Good

    Sep: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Sep: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 6

    Sep: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Medium

    Sep: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Medium

    Sep: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 1

    Sep: 1

April: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

September: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).

French Gulch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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