Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Avignon in April
Avignon warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 60°F in March, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is one of Avignon's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in March to 90/100.
- Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Avignon in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Pont Saint-Bénezet
The half-bridge of the 'Sur le pont d'Avignon' song, reaching partway over the Rhône.
La Mirande
Restaurant in an 18th-century cardinal's palace hotel behind the Palais des Papes.
Pont du Gard
Three-tier Roman aqueduct over the Gardon River with a museum and swimming spots.
Château La Nerthe
Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with cellar tours and tastings.
Rocher des Doms
Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.
Why now April scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in April
- Nice in April~124 mi · highs 60°F, 2.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cadaqués in April~138 mi · highs 65°F, 2.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Calella de Palafrugell in April~164 mi · highs 65°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Girona in April~169 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~266 m to Avignon's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Avignon in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Avignon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Paris to the Riviera route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Avignon in April?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Avignon in April?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.0 in (635 mm).
What should I pack for Avignon in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Avignon in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.