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Île-de-France, France

Paris in April

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Paris are May, June, September and October. In April, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
53 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
€157
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Weather and what to pack

In April, Paris is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 12°C with about 53mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Paris in April

Highlights from our guide.

Louvre Museum (book timed entry)
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk
Musée d'Orsay impressionists
Eiffel Tower summit at sunset
Le Marais pastry & cheese crawl
Seine-side bistro dinner

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Paris in April: FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Paris?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Paris's best months are generally May, June, September and October.

What is the weather like in Paris in April?+

Expect average temperatures around 12°C. Rainfall averages about 53mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Paris in April?+

Based on the typical April weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Paris in April?+

Popular things to do include Louvre Museum (book timed entry), Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk, Musée d'Orsay impressionists and Eiffel Tower summit at sunset. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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