Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Paris | New York | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | New York |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | New York |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days | 5 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 60 mm | 60 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 6h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Paris and New York are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. New York is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Paris reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
New York averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Paris receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
New York sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 7°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. 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 | Paris | New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 3d | 5°C | 3d |
| Feb | 5°C | 3d | 9°C | 3d |
| Mar | 11°C | 4d | 14°C | 4d |
| Apr | 17°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| May | 22°C | 6d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 24°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 6d | 23°C | 6d |
| Aug | 17°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Sep | 11°C | 4d | 14°C | 4d |
| Oct | 5°C | 3d | 9°C | 3d |
| Nov | 1°C | 3d | 5°C | 3d |
| Dec | 0°C | 3d | 4°C | 3d |
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