When to go · Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; France overall
Prices: Medium; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). 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

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-PortHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 13 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 13
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1

April: Outside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

May: Inside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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