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Paris in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Paris in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Paris in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Paris in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +15°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 53 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Paris has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Paris in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Paris for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +15°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +18°C.

Is Paris warm or cold in April?

Paris is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Paris:

Climate in Paris in April

Paris weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+12°C+15°C+19°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-3°C0°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+28°C+32°C
Rainfall
54 mm53 mm73 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%68%69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
798
Cloudy days
754
Rainy days
161515
Snowy days
100

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +15°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 53 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 7 to 9.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Paris in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Paris is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Paris based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 72 mm, with a 53% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Paris wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Paris?

This is the weather in Paris in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+14°C
2 April
☁️
+9°C
3 April
☁️
+12°C
4 April
☀️
+13°C
5 April
☀️
+16°C
6 April
☀️
+15°C
7 April
☀️
+14°C
8 April
☀️
+16°C
9 April
☀️
+18°C
10 April
☀️
+17°C
11 April
🌧️
+13°C
12 April
🌧️
+13°C
13 April
☁️
+13°C
14 April
☀️
+10°C
15 April
🌫️
+14°C
16 April
☀️
+15°C
17 April
☁️
+12°C
18 April
🌫️
+16°C
19 April
☀️
+18°C
20 April
☀️
+12°C
21 April
☀️
+14°C
22 April
☀️
+17°C
23 April
🌧️
+15°C
24 April
🌧️
+14°C
25 April
☀️
+11°C
26 April
☀️
+14°C
27 April
🌧️
+19°C
28 April
☀️
+22°C
29 April
☁️
+16°C
30 April
☀️
+18°C
In April 2023 Paris had 17 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Paris climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Paris in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 366 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1287 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paris in April:

Is April a good time to visit Paris?

April is a really good time to go to Paris. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Paris.

Can you sunbathe in Paris in April?

April has mild temperatures in Paris. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Paris rainy in April?

Paris is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Paris in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Paris in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Paris

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Paris, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.