Loire Weather in April

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

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Saint-Étienne Saint-Chamond Loire Valley

Planning a journey to the Loire, 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 Loire in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Saint-Étienne.

To explore the conditions in the Loire, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Saint-Étienne gets around 189 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Étienne)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Loire in April

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

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 Loire

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

Temperature range in the Loire (April)

Precipitation variation in the Loire (April)

Saint-Étienne

In April Saint-Étienne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
189 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Saint-Étienne →

Saint-Chamond

In April Saint-Chamond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
189 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Saint-Chamond →

Loire Valley

In April Loire Valley 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 sun hours
145 hours
180 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Loire Valley →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Étienne 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Saint-Chamond 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Loire Valley 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Loire weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, the Loire, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Saint-Étienne sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

In Saint-Étienne, the average daytime high in April is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Saint-Étienne averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Loire, France.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Saint-Étienne, April might be a good time to visit the Loire, France. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Loire, France is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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