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Challans Weather in April

Challans in April

The short of it: Challans in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 58 mm · daylight 13 h 32 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Challans an average April high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 58 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 32 min in mid-April, 106 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Challans runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, 15 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Challans, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 32 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Hilaire-de-RiezPays de la Loire15 km SSW16°8°53 mm
Saint-Jean-de-MontsPays de la Loire15 km WSW16°8°54 mm
MachecoulPays de la Loire17 km NNE16°7°58 mm
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-ViePays de la Loire17 km SSW16°8°53 mm
AizenayPays de la Loire24 km ESE16°7°55 mm
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-LieuPays de la Loire28 km NE16°7°57 mm
Le Poiré-sur-ViePays de la Loire29 km ESE16°7°54 mm
PornicPays de la Loire34 km NNW16°8°59 mm

The Almanac · Challans Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Challans by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°4°83 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February11°4°65 mm17 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March14°6°55 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April16°7°58 mm16 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May20°11°48 mm16 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°41 mm15 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°15°44 mm15 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°45 mm14 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°60 mm14 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October18°11°90 mm15 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November13°7°104 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December11°5°95 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Challans in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Challans in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Challans?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Challans in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Challans in April?

Hardly — April nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Challans in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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