Pays de la Loire Weather in April

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

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Les Sables-dʼOlonne Nantes Le Mans La Tranche-sur-Mer

Thinking about venturing to the Pays de la Loire, France this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Pays de la Loire in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu to 18°C (64°F) in Arçais. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Arçais and 10°C (50°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in L'Ile d'Yeu with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Landivy with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Les Sables-dʼOlonne enjoys about 197 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Pays de la Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pays de la Loire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Sables-dʼOlonne)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September21°C (70°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pays de la Loire in April

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

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

Temperature range in the Pays de la Loire (April)

Precipitation variation in the Pays de la Loire (April)

Les Sables-dʼOlonne

In April Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
197 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne →

Nantes

In April Nantes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
171 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Nantes →

Le Mans

In April Le Mans 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 good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Le Mans →

La Tranche-sur-Mer

In April La Tranche-sur-Mer 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 good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
197 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
good
very good
Climate in La Tranche-sur-Mer →

Angers

In April Angers 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 good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Sables-dʼOlonne 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Nantes 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Le Mans 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
La Tranche-sur-Mer 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Angers 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Monts 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

The Pays de la Loire weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pays de la Loire, France in April?

April in the Pays de la Loire, France brings good weather. In Les Sables-dʼOlonne, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pays de la Loire, France in April?

Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Not particularly. Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Pays de la Loire, France.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Les Sables-dʼOlonne, April might be a good time to visit the Pays de la Loire, France.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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