France weather in April
Are you planning a trip to France in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in France in April?
In April, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Aussois at 4°C to pleasant in Mas blanc des Alpilles at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Mas blanc des Alpilles and -5°C in Aussois.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oye-Plage with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Argelès-Gazost with 181 mm. The city Paris usually sees around 173 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in France for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our France climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Paris
In April Paris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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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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Lyon
In April Lyon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In April Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in France.
Is April the best time to visit France?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit France with overall tolerable weather in Paris. 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 Paris. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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