Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Paris | Brussels | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 11 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 50 mm | 47 mm▲ | Brussels |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in April. Paris offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Brussels sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Brussels is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Paris reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Brussels averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Paris receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Brussels sees 47 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Paris | Brussels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 7°C | 11d |
| Mar | 12°C | 11d | 11°C | 12d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 10d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 10d | 23°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 9d | 22°C | 12d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 19°C | 11d |
| Oct | 16°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 10°C | 12d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 13d |
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