Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | London | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 11 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm▲ | 50 mm | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 10h/day▲ | Paris |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in April. Paris offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while London sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
London is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Paris is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April. Paris receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Paris averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
London receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 50 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
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