Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Paris in April
Paris in April is a reasonable choice for a city break if you prefer mild afternoons to heat and can keep your plans flexible around rain. Average highs are about 15°C, but nights fall to around 6°C and there are about 11 rainy days. Go for time outdoors with a jacket and room for indoor breaks, rather than expecting warm evenings or reliably dry days. It suits travellers who are comfortable with changeable spring weather.
Long-term climate averages for Paris, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Paris, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Paris.
- Average daytime high
- 15.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 5.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 2°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +1.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.1h
- 38% of 13.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 50 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.5°C
- 2018-04-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.7°C
- 2003-04-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 1 h 6 min
- 313 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Paris and ranks 128th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within France it is 2nd of 2 (France in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Paris is 1.6°C warmer by day and 0.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Paris peaks at 15.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C. Nights average 5.9°C; one night in ten drops to 1.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 26.5°C (2018-04-20) and the coldest night -2.7°C (2003-04-11).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 50 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1998 with 132 mm, the driest 2007 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:00 and sets about 20:42 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 62%.
Is April a good time to visit Paris?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Paris on our scoring are July, August, June.
Mild afternoons, but keep a warm layer
The daytime average is comfortable for walking in layers, rather than sitting outside in light clothing for long periods. Warmer spells can reach 20.5°C or more, so a removable jumper is more useful than dressing for cold weather all day. The catch comes after dark: the average low is 5.9°C, and the coldest nights can fall to 1.6°C or below. Pack a jacket that will still feel warm when you leave dinner, plus closed shoes. April suits you if you dislike strong heat, but it is a less convincing choice if outdoor evening meals in shirtsleeves are central to your plans.
Plenty of daylight, without dependable sunshine
April gives you about 13.5 hours of daylight, which leaves plenty of room to shift outdoor plans around the weather. Sunshine averages about 5.1 hours a day, though, so long days should not be confused with clear skies throughout. With about 11 rainy days, a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible packing choices. Keep your outdoor plans flexible rather than relying on a particular afternoon staying dry. The balance is favourable if you are happy alternating walks with indoor time; less so if your main aim is to spend most of the trip outside in sunshine.
A little perspective
Paris through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1°C | 1.9°C | 2.1 | 52 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 8.3°C | 1.7°C | 2.9 | 47 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 11.8°C | 3.6°C | 4.0 | 51 | 10 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 15.1°C | 5.9°C | 5.1 | 50 | 11 | 1% |
| May | 18.6°C | 9.5°C | 5.3 | 66 | 12 | 7% |
| Junebest | 21.8°C | 12.8°C | 6.1 | 58 | 11 | 20% |
| Julybest | 24.2°C | 14.9°C | 6.6 | 54 | 10 | 39% |
| Augustbest | 24.3°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 58 | 9 | 38% |
| September | 20.6°C | 12.0°C | 5.1 | 48 | 8 | 13% |
| October | 16.1°C | 9.1°C | 3.3 | 61 | 11 | 1% |
| November | 10.7°C | 5.2°C | 2.3 | 58 | 12 | 0% |
| December | 7.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.0 | 68 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Paris in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Paris hot in April?
Paris is mild in April: the average daytime high is 15.1°C and nights average 5.9°C. Roughly 1 in 83 April days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Paris in April?
Paris sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 50 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 (132 mm) and the driest was 2007 (5 mm).
How sunny is Paris in April?
Paris gets around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Paris compare with the UK in April?
Paris is on average 1.6°C warmer than London by day in April (15.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Paris?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Paris reached 26.5°C on 2018-04-20, and the coldest night dropped to -2.7°C on 2003-04-11.
Is Paris warmer than London in April?
Yes, but only modestly. Paris has an average daytime high of 15.1°C, compared with London's 13.5°C, a difference of 1.6°C. That is a small improvement rather than a change of climate, so bring familiar spring layers rather than a summer wardrobe.
Should I wait until summer for warmer weather?
If warmth is your priority, June, July or August are better choices. April is mild rather than hot: only 1% of days reach 25°C. Choose April if cooler walking weather appeals more than warm evenings and spending long periods sitting outdoors.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Paris. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C