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Rennes in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rennes in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rennes, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Rennes in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Rennes in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 51 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Rennes in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rennes for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +63°F.

Is Rennes warm or cold in April?

Rennes is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Rennes:

Climate in Rennes in April

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+54°F+59°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+28°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
52 mm51 mm67 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%74%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
688
Cloudy days
181515
Rainy days
778
Snowy days
000

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +59°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 51 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 74%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Rennes in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rennes wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in April 2023:
1 April
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+47°F
2 April
☀️
+50°F
3 April
☀️
+48°F
4 April
☁️
+51°F
5 April
☁️
+57°F
6 April
☁️
+56°F
7 April
🌧️
+60°F
8 April
🌧️
+57°F
9 April
☀️
+54°F
10 April
☀️
+59°F
11 April
☀️
+68°F
12 April
🌧️
+59°F
13 April
☀️
+66°F
14 April
☀️
+72°F
15 April
☀️
+72°F
16 April
☀️
+71°F
17 April
☀️
+69°F
18 April
☁️
+61°F
19 April
☀️
+59°F
20 April
☀️
+66°F
21 April
☀️
+68°F
22 April
☀️
+68°F
23 April
☀️
+66°F
24 April
🌧️
+65°F
25 April
☀️
+64°F
26 April
☀️
+63°F
27 April
☀️
+65°F
28 April
☀️
+68°F
29 April
☀️
+69°F
30 April
☀️
+62°F
In April 2023 Rennes had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rennes climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rennes in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+51°F) and the highest in 2011 (+69°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 134 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in April:

Is April a good time to visit Rennes?

April is a really good time to go to Rennes. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rennes.

Can you sunbathe in Rennes in April?

April has mild temperatures in Rennes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rennes rainy in April?

Rennes is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rennes in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.