Provence · April
Low seasonFrance · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 11° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 31° | 27° | 22° | 15° | 11° |
MINMIN | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 7° | 3° |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌧Rain Days | 3d39mm | 3d32mm | 4d38mm | 5d47mm | 4d50mm | 3d35mm | 2d19mm | 2d23mm | 4d66mm | 5d75mm | 6d84mm | 3d39mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Provence at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 8°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 47 mm total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Provence in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Provence?
- April is not an optimal month for Provence (Score: 62/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Provence in April?
- In April, Provence sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 8°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Provence in April?
- In April, Provence receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Provence get in April?
- Provence averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
