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Arette in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; France overall
Prices: Medium; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

AretteHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall: Medium
Prices · France overall: Medium

France overall: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arette, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

January: Inside Arette's best window: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking.

Arette: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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