2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Paris in April

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

April is an excellent time to visit Paris. Paris has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 20°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 8 rainy days per month.

Avg High

20°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

8days

Daylight

13.7h

Is April a good time to visit Paris?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

8:42 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 9°C 3°C 9 Good
February 12°C 6°C 18 Wet
March 12°C 4°C 11 Good
April 20°C 8°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 21°C 10°C 9 Excellent (best)
June 23°C 13°C 11 Excellent (best)
July 26°C 15°C 5 Good
August 27°C 17°C 11 Good
September 23°C 14°C 7 Excellent (best)
October 15°C 10°C 17 Excellent (best)
November 13°C 6°C 7 Good
December 9°C 4°C 22 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Paris?

Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Paris? +

April is typically Excellent for visiting Paris, with average highs of 20°C and around 8 rainy days.

What should I pack for Paris in April? +

With highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in April? +

Paris typically sees around 8 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Paris in April? +

In April, Paris gets approximately 13.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Paris? +

Yes, April is peak season in Paris. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Paris? +

The best months to visit Paris are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Paris)

Last Updated: January 2026

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