April · France
Best time to visit Avignon in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in April
Average temperature 14°C, 46 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Avignon scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Avignon's papal palace and bridge span the Rhône, with Provence's vineyards and villages around them.
April in Avignon tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Avignon at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in April?
- In April, Avignon averages 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Avignon?
- April earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Avignon in April?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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