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French Riviera Weather in April

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

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Planning a journey to the French Riviera, France this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the French Riviera in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Menton to 18°C (64°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Saint-Tropez and 10°C (50°F) in Menton.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the French Riviera, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Cannes enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the French Riviera by month

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

January12°C (54°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
Best Time to Visit the French Riviera →

Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in April

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

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 French Riviera

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

Temperature range in the French Riviera (April)

Precipitation variation in the French Riviera (April)

Cannes

In April Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
210 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In April Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
210 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nice →

Saint-Tropez

In April Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
253 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Saint-Tropez →

Antibes

In April Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
210 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Antibes →

Saint-Raphaël

In April Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
221 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Saint-Raphaël →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Nice 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Saint-Tropez 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Antibes 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Saint-Raphaël 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Menton 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The French Riviera weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the French Riviera, France in April?

In April, the French Riviera, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Cannes sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in the French Riviera, France in April?

In Cannes, the average daytime high in April is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the French Riviera, France during April, with Cannes averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the French Riviera, France?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cannes, April might be a good time to visit the French Riviera, France.

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

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