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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 64/100

Paris in April

Fair · 64/100
High / low17° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation50 mm10 wet days
Cloud cover42%monthly average
48.85° N, 2.35° EElevation 42 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goParis · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64April
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
April: high / low17° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Paris averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 7° — cool weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.

Days are 3.5° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 3.8°.

April scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Paris. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 20:42 local time, giving 13 h 41 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 100 minutes over the month.

Why 64/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%81%
Dry days · 33%31%
Clear skies · 25%80%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in April

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in April

Around Paris this month

Versailles
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Versailles

Île-de-France · 17 km W
16°Apr high
10wet days
61score
Versailles
Nanterre
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Nanterre

Île-de-France · 11 km W
17°Apr high
10wet days
64score
Nanterre
Créteil
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Créteil

Île-de-France · 11 km SE
17°Apr high
10wet days
64score
Créteil
Boulogne-Billancourt
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Boulogne-Billancourt

Île-de-France · 8.1 km W
17°Apr high
10wet days
64score
Boulogne-Billancourt
ivTop of the table

France's best in April

Where to go in April
Toulon
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Toulon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
19°Apr high
8wet days
82score
Toulon
Marseille
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Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
18°Apr high
8wet days
82score
Marseille
Hyères
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Hyères

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
19°Apr high
8wet days
82score
Hyères
Ajaccio
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Ajaccio

Corsica
19°Apr high
8wet days
81score
Ajaccio
·Questions

Paris in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Paris?

April scores 64/100 for Paris, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 17°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Paris in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 7°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in April?

Paris receives about 50 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 10 days.