Weather in April in The French Riviera
Thinking about venturing to the French Riviera this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the French Riviera in April?
The French Riviera 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 in Menton to 18°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Saint-Tropez and 10°C in Menton.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 95 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Cannes. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the French Riviera in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the French Riviera climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In April Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nice
In April Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint-Tropez
In April Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Antibes
In April Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint-Raphaël
In April Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is April the best time to visit the French Riviera?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cannes, April might be a good time to visit the French Riviera.
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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