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Rennes Weather in April

Rennes in April

The short of it: Rennes in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 57 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Rennes an average April high of 16°, a low of 6° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-April, 111 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Rennes runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Saint-Grégoire, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Rennes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-GrégoireBrittany5 km N16°6°56 mm
ChantepieBrittany5 km ESE16°6°56 mm
Cesson-SévignéBrittany5 km ENE16°6°56 mm
Vezin-le-CoquetBrittany6 km W16°6°57 mm
Saint-Jacques-de-la-LandeBrittany6 km SW16°6°57 mm
BettonBrittany8 km NNE16°6°54 mm
Chartres-de-BretagneBrittany8 km SSW16°6°58 mm
PacéBrittany9 km WNW15°6°57 mm

The Almanac · Rennes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Rennes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°70 mm14 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
February10°3°54 mm14 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
March13°5°51 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°6°57 mm14 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
May19°9°56 mm13 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm13 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°49 mm13 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm12 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°52 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October17°9°89 mm13 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November13°6°96 mm13 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December10°4°85 mm14 km/h8 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rennes in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rennes in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Rennes?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Rennes in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Rennes in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rennes in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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