Weather in April in France
What is the weather like in France in April?
The weather in France in April ranges from unpleasant to pleasant depending on the destination.
During April in France, the temperature ranges from moderate in Cherbourg with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant temperatures in Marseille with 19°C (66°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Marseille and 6°C (42°F) in Cherbourg.
Precipitation in April ranges from moderate in Orléans with an average of 44mm (1.7inch) rainfall to high in Biarritz with 127mm (5inch).
It is also generally a
moderate sunny
month with an average of 173 hours of sunshine in Paris during the whole month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in France.
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Popular destinations in France
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Average weather in Paris
In April Paris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cannes
In April Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In April Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lyon
In April Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In April Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to go to France?
In our opinion April is a good time to visit France with commonly tolerable weather in Paris. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Paris.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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