Monthly climate guide
Paris weather in April
Expect mild weather in Paris in April: afternoons reach about 16°C (61°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (41°F). Around 40 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Paris.
- Good walking weather for combining Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower in one day.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 60%.
- Paris is usually about 3°C warmer than Deauville, 180 km away, in April.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
40 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Paris weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 1°C / 33°F | 59 mm | 93% | 78% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 33°F | 51 mm | 87% | 69% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 49 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 40 mm | 76% | 60% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 56°F | 50 mm | 72% | 60% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 56°F | 56 mm | 72% | 60% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 45 mm | 76% | 56% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 46°F | 58 mm | 84% | 66% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 62 mm | 91% | 74% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 80 mm | 93% | 76% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Paris?
Our Paris guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Book Louvre and Eiffel Tower tickets online for a specific time slot — it's the single biggest time-saver in the city.
Best time to visit Paris →Other France cities in April
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Paris in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Paris?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Paris, with highs around 16°C and about 40 mm of rain.
How warm is Paris in April?
Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in April?
Paris typically gets around 40 mm of rain in April — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Paris (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.