April · France
Best time to visit Gordes in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gordes in April
Average temperature 13°C, 24 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Gordes scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gordes is a hilltop village in the Luberon, its stone houses stacked above lavender fields and dry-stone terraces.
April in Gordes — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Gordes at 9.6/10 — 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.
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 Gordes in April?
- In April, Gordes averages 13°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Gordes?
- April earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gordes in April?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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