Drôme Weather in April

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

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte

Are you planning a trip a to the Drôme, France in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Drôme in April

The Drôme, France is a region in France. April in the Drôme generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Valence.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pierrelatte with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Valence enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Drôme by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Drôme →

Best Places to Visit in the Drôme in April

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

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 Drôme

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

Temperature range in the Drôme (April)

Precipitation variation in the Drôme (April)

Valence

In April Valence 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
201 hours
212 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Valence →

Montélimar

In April Montélimar 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
16°C (61°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
201 hours
212 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Montélimar →

Bourg-lès-Valence

In April Bourg-lès-Valence 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
201 hours
212 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence →

Pierrelatte

In April Pierrelatte 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
212 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pierrelatte →

Bourg-de-Péage

In April Bourg-de-Péage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
185 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Valence 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Montélimar 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Bourg-lès-Valence 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Pierrelatte 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Bourg-de-Péage 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

The Drôme weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across the Drôme, France in April. The popular destination of Valence averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

In Valence, the average daytime high in April is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does the Drôme, France get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Drôme, France during April, with Valence averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Drôme, France?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Drôme, France with overall pleasant weather in Valence. 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 Valence. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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