Weather in April in France
Planning a getaway to France this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in France in April?
In April, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Aussois at 4°C to pleasant in Mas blanc des Alpilles at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Mas blanc des Alpilles and -5°C in Aussois.To explore the conditions in France in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oye-Plage with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Argelès-Gazost with 181 mm.Average sunshine
The city Paris usually sees around 173 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our France climate page.
Where to go in France in April
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our France's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Paris
In April Paris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Cannes
In April Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Nice
In April Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Lyon
In April Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In April Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in France.
Is April the best time to visit France?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit France with overall tolerable weather in Paris. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Paris. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in France.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to France? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in France.
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