April · France
Best time to visit Paris in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in April
Average temperature 11°C, 55 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Paris scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
April is one of the strongest months in Paris (5th)
April averages 11°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 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Paris (5th of 12); only August scores higher, at 8.9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in April?
- In April, Paris averages 11°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Paris?
- April earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Paris in April?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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