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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in April.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

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

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in April

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. April in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in La Ciotat at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Istres at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Istres and 11°C (52°F) in La Ciotat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Bouches-du-Rhône, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Calanques National Park with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Aix en Provence with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Marseille sees around 245 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Bouches-du-Rhône by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bouches-du-Rhône — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marseille)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

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 the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (April)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (April)

Marseille

In April Marseille generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
245 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In April Aix en Provence 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
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
245 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In April Arles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
233 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In April La Ciotat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
246 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In April Istres generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
245 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Istres →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aix en Provence 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Arles 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
La Ciotat 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Istres 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Martigues 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in April?

the Bouches-du-Rhône, France typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Marseille average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in April?

Marseille averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France during April, with Marseille averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France with overall perfect weather in Marseille. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Marseille. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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