April · France
Best time to visit Étretat in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Étretat in April
Average temperature 10°C, 55 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Étretat scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Étretat's white chalk cliffs and needle arches face the Channel on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.
April holds up well in Étretat — 5th best month
April averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Étretat in April?
- In April, Étretat averages 10°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Étretat?
- April earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Étretat in April?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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