April verdict

France in April

Weather score31Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

64mm

Sun

6.1h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

31

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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April13°C average high

April is close to France's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April64mm average rain

April sits near France's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April6.1 hours average sun

April sits close to France's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April7°C average sea

April is below France's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April31 weather score

April scores below France's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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