Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Reims in April
Reims sees its driest month, with just 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain, highs of 60°F (15°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 40°F (5°C).
About 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – July and September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (8°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in March to 80/100.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reims in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Avenue de Champagne
Épernay street of champagne houses including Moët & Chandon, lit up for the Habits de Lumière festival each December.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Pommery
Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in April
- Paris in April~81 mi · highs 61°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in April~111 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in April~125 mi · highs 58°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in April~139 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Reims?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 89 in May – July and September. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in April?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in April?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Reims in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.