Monthly climate guide
Rennes weather in April
Expect mild weather in Rennes in April: afternoons reach about 16°C (61°F), while nights drop to around 6°C (42°F). Around 51 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Rennes.
- Rennes is usually about 3°C warmer than Quimper, 180 km away, in April.
Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
6°C
42°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
58%
cloud · often cloudy
Rennes weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 73 mm | 92% | 71% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 2°C / 36°F | 65 mm | 88% | 67% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 38°F | 55 mm | 84% | 64% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 42°F | 51 mm | 80% | 58% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 55 mm | 78% | 63% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 53°F | 68 mm | 78% | 66% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 44 mm | 75% | 57% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 56°F | 54 mm | 75% | 59% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 52°F | 44 mm | 77% | 55% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 74 mm | 85% | 65% |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 42°F | 79 mm | 90% | 67% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 40°F | 92 mm | 93% | 71% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Rennes?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Rennes →Other France cities in April
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Rennes in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Rennes?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Rennes, with highs around 16°C and about 51 mm of rain.
How warm is Rennes in April?
Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rennes in April?
Rennes typically gets around 51 mm of rain in April — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rennes (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.