Loire Valley weather in April (Loire, France)

Is April a good time to explore Loire Valley weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During April, Loire Valley usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in France in April

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Loire Valley, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Loire Valley.

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