Burgundy Weather in April

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

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Beaune Dijon Nevers Chalon-sur-Saône

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

What to Expect in Burgundy in April

Burgundy, France is a region in France. April in Burgundy generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Montsauche at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Louhans at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Louhans and 5°C (41°F) in Montsauche.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baccon with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Cuiseaux with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Beaune enjoys about 195 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Burgundy by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Burgundy — and find the best time to visit. (based on Beaune)

January7°C (45°F) February9°C (48°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Burgundy in April

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

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 Burgundy

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

Temperature range in Burgundy (April)

Precipitation variation in Burgundy (April)

Beaune

In April Beaune generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
195 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Beaune →

Dijon

In April Dijon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
195 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Dijon →

Nevers

In April Nevers generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nevers →

Chalon-sur-Saône

In April Chalon-sur-Saône generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
195 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Chalon-sur-Saône →

Mâcon

In April Mâcon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
190 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mâcon →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beaune 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Dijon 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Nevers 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Chalon-sur-Saône 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Mâcon 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Tournus 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Burgundy weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Burgundy, France typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Beaune average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Beaune peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in April, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Beaune averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Burgundy, France.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Burgundy, France?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Burgundy, France with overall tolerable weather in Beaune.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Beaune. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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