Aquitaine Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aquitaine, France in April.

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Biarritz Bordeaux Saint-Jean-de-Luz Seignosse

Planning a trip to Aquitaine, France this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Aquitaine in April

Aquitaine, France is a region in France. April in Aquitaine generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Gourette at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Ygos-Saint-Saturnin at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Ygos-Saint-Saturnin and 2°C (36°F) in Gourette.

For a closer look at conditions across Aquitaine, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Soulac-sur-Mer with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Laruns with 181 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bordeaux gets around 188 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Aquitaine in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aquitaine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aquitaine

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Aquitaine, France?

Temperature range in Aquitaine (April)

Precipitation variation in Aquitaine (April)

Bordeaux

In April Bordeaux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
188 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bordeaux →

Biarritz

In April Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
171 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Biarritz →

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

In April Saint-Jean-de-Luz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
171 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saint-Jean-de-Luz →

Seignosse

In April Seignosse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
171 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Seignosse →

Lacanau-Océan

In April Lacanau-Océan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
188 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Lacanau-Océan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aquitaine, in France.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aquitaine in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Bordeaux 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Luz 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Seignosse 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Lacanau-Océan 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Hossegor 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Aquitaine weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aquitaine, France in April?

Expect pleasant weather across Aquitaine, France in April. The popular destination of Bordeaux averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Aquitaine, France in April?

In Bordeaux, the average daytime high in April is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Aquitaine, France get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Aquitaine, France during April, with Bordeaux averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Aquitaine, France?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Aquitaine, France with overall pleasant weather in Bordeaux. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bordeaux. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.

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