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Rennes in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rennes in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Rennes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Rennes in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rennes 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 +20°C and a minimum of 0°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +17°C.

Is Rennes warm or cold in April?

Rennes 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 Rennes:

Climate in Rennes in April

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+12°C+15°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-2°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+27°C+30°C
Rainfall
53 mm52 mm67 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%75%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
977
Rainy days
161616
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in 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 53 mm to 52 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 74 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Rennes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+13°C
2 April
☁️
+11°C
3 April
☀️
+12°C
4 April
☀️
+14°C
5 April
☀️
+14°C
6 April
☁️
+15°C
7 April
☀️
+15°C
8 April
☀️
+16°C
9 April
☀️
+19°C
10 April
☁️
+16°C
11 April
🌧️
+13°C
12 April
🌧️
+12°C
13 April
☀️
+11°C
14 April
🌧️
+14°C
15 April
☀️
+14°C
16 April
☀️
+17°C
17 April
☀️
+17°C
18 April
☀️
+15°C
19 April
☀️
+20°C
20 April
☀️
+16°C
21 April
☀️
+14°C
22 April
🌧️
+16°C
23 April
🌧️
+15°C
24 April
☁️
+15°C
25 April
☁️
+13°C
26 April
☁️
+17°C
27 April
🌧️
+16°C
28 April
☁️
+19°C
29 April
☁️
+18°C
30 April
🌧️
+17°C
In April 2023 Rennes had 14 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 390 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 878 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in April:

Is April a good time to visit Rennes?

It’s always a good time to visit Rennes, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rennes in April?

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

Is Rennes rainy in April?

Rennes 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 Rennes in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes 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 Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, 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.