Paris · France
April
Paris awakens — outdoor cafés fill again, parks green, tourism building.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Paris — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
14.7°C
Low
7.5°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
6.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Paris
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in April
- ↑Tuileries Garden and Luxembourg Gardens recovered and vivid green
- ↑Outdoor café culture fully returned: terraces available all day from mid-month
- ↑Seine river walks genuinely pleasant: mild sun, 15°C afternoons
What you sacrifice
- ↓April showers are not a cliché — 57mm means occasional rainy days
- ↓Easter and school holidays push visitor numbers and prices sharply if they fall in April
- ↓Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur queues building — pre-booking now necessary
How April compares to September (best month)
| Factor | April | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 6 | 5 |
April in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Paris, not across destinations. Methodology →