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Die in April

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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 (May–Sep (warm, festivals), Dec–Mar (ski season – check)). 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

DieHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °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 Die, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

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

January: Inside Die's best window: May–Sep (warm, festivals), Dec–Mar (ski season – check).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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