The Loire weather in April
Planning a getaway to the Loire this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Loire in April?
The Loire is a region in France. April in the Loire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Saint-Étienne.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 95 mm. The city Saint-Étienne usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Loire in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Loire climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 3 most popular destinations in the Loire?
Saint-Étienne
In April Saint-Étienne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint-Chamond
In April Saint-Chamond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Loire Valley
In April Loire Valley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit the Loire?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Saint-Étienne, April might be a good time to visit the Loire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Loire 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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