Montpellier · SpringMonth summary
Montpellier weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montpellier in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Montpellier in April: 64°F and 12.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Montpellier in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Montpellier. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 39°F | 54°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 57°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 61°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 64°F | 26% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 81°F | 21% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 88°F | 9% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 86°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 79°F | 20% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 46°F | 59°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 39°F | 55°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
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, Montpellier averages 64°F, 26% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
April vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montpellier in April
Is April a good time to visit Montpellier?
April is an acceptable time for Montpellier (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Montpellier in April?
With 64°F max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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