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France in April
Easter week and school breaks push hotel rates higher than surrounding weeks.
What to expect in France in April
April brings mild weather to France, with daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows near 7°C (45°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 50 mm of rainfall on average. Easter week and school breaks push hotel rates higher than surrounding weeks..
Crowds are manageable in April — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.
What’s happening in April
- 🎉Paris Marathon · AprOne of Europe's largest marathons with roughly 50,000 runners crossing the Champs-Élysées, Louvre, and Bois de Vincennes. Central streets close from early morning, affecting metro access and hotel logistics on race day.
- 🎉Foire de Paris · AprMassive consumer and lifestyle fair at Porte de Versailles featuring home goods, gastronomy, wine, and international pavilions. Running roughly 12 days, it attracts around half a million visitors annually to the exhibition halls.
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