April in Paris averages highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and lows of 6 °C (42 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 13 h 38 min of daylight.
April weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Paris?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. April is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Paris in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (60 °F), nights near 6 °C (42 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. April is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 14° / 5° | 7 | Tough month |
| Amsterdam | 13° / 5° | 9 | Tough month |
| Munich | 14° / 3° | 10 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, April is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and about 7 rainy days. April is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in April?
Average highs are 16 °C (60 °F) and lows 6 °C (42 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in April?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 51 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.