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French Basque Country weather
in April

April is a difficult time — August offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.37°N 1.30°W
16°CMax temperature
51%Rainy days
10.1hSunshine / day

French Basque Country weather in April

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)

Should you visit French Basque Country in April?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 51%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: April is an average time for French Basque Country. August (8.1/10) is clearly preferable.

French Basque Country in April by trip type

What to expect in April

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in French Basque Country. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for French Basque Country

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January4°C10°C47%4.85.9h4.0/10
🌦️ February5°C13°C43%3.87.8h4.7/10
🌦️ March6°C14°C55%4.19.0h4.5/10
🌦️ April8°C16°C51%3.910.1h6.1/10
🌦️ May10°C18°C54%3.711.6h7.0/10
🌦️ June14°C23°C50%4.211.8h7.4/10
🌤️ July16°C24°C38%2.212.5h8.0/10
🌤️ August16°C25°C35%2.211.9h8.1/10
🌤️ September14°C23°C41%3.510.6h7.5/10
🌦️ October11°C20°C41%3.88.6h7.1/10
🌦️ November7°C14°C53%5.86.5h4.1/10
🌦️ December5°C12°C45%5.15.5h4.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, French Basque Country averages 16°C, 51% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10. See methodology →

April vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — French Basque Country in April

Is April a good time to visit French Basque Country?
April is an acceptable time for French Basque Country (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in French Basque Country in April?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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