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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in April?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Saint-Paul at 4°C to pleasant in Mas blanc des Alpilles at 21°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Mas blanc des Alpilles and -4°C in Saint-Paul.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porquerolles with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Ristolas with 135 mm. Meanwhile, Cannes enjoys close to 210 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.

Where to go in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Average weather in 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.

Cannes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   March March
<<  
15°C 
8°C 
186 hours 
60 mm 
9 days 
17°C 
10°C 
210 hours 
78 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
21°C 
14°C 
251 hours 
57 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cannes

Average weather in 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.

Nice
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   March March
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
186 hours 
65 mm 
10 days 
16°C 
9°C 
210 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
13°C 
251 hours 
64 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Nice

Average weather in Marseille

In April Marseille generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Marseille
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
18°C 
6°C 
240 hours 
41 mm 
10 days 
20°C 
9°C 
245 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
25°C 
13°C 
293 hours 
57 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Marseille

Average weather in Sainte-Maxime

In April Sainte-Maxime 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.

Sainte-Maxime
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
16°C 
9°C 
205 hours 
53 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
11°C 
253 hours 
71 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
22°C 
15°C 
235 hours 
52 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Sainte-Maxime

Average weather in Avignon

In April Avignon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Avignon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
18°C 
6°C 
241 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
21°C 
9°C 
245 hours 
71 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
25°C 
13°C 
291 hours 
64 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Avignon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.

Is April the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with overall tolerable weather in Cannes. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cannes. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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