Things to do in Arras in April

When is your trip?

Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates.

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates.

Looking for a different month?

Overview

April is a great time to visit Arras. The weather is usually moderately chilly with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 39—59°F (4—15°C).

Arras has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your April trip to Arras. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to April. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Arras in April. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout April, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

Visiting Arras? See our Arras Trip Planner.
I'll never travel to Arras without this trip planner again
Learn more
Don't take our word for it
Slide 1 of 6

Best events and things to do in Arras in April

Top experiences in April
We couldn't find any experiences in April
Holidays in Arras in April
April
  • Easter Sunday (April 20)
  • Easter Monday (April 21)
Other notable holidays
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
  • WWII Victory Day (May 8)
  • Mother's Day (May 25)
  • Ascension Day (May 29)
  • Whit Sunday (June 8)
  • Whit Monday (June 9)
  • Father's Day (June 15)
  • Bastille Day (July 14)
  • Assumption of Mary (August 15)
  • All Saints' Day (November 1)
  • Armistice Day (November 11)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
I'll never travel to Arras without this trip planner again
Learn more

Weather in Arras in April

Temperatures on an average day in Arras in April

The average temperature in Arras in April for a typical day ranges from a high of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 39°F (4°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Arras, July, has days with highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows of 55°F (13°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows of 32°F (0°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Arras in April based on historical data.

Visiting Arras? See our Arras Trip Planner.

Historical temperature average in April
59°F
highs
39°F
lows

General weather summary

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze
Feels like
20%
Chance of rain
0.059 in
Amount
14.3 mph
Wind speed
74%
Humidity
13.7 hrs
Daylight length
6:57 AM
Sunrise
8:41 PM
Sunset
47%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in April
With an average high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 39°F (4°C), it generally feels moderately chilly with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
I'll never travel to Arras without this trip planner again
Learn more

Best attractions for Arras in April

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Arras has to offer for travelers in April, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Arras that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Arras for April.
Carrière Wellington
1. Carrière Wellington
4.7
(2490)
Historical landmark
Museums
Guided tours & exhibits detail the history of these subterranean tunnels used strategically in 1917.
Beffroi d'Arras
2. Beffroi d'Arras
4.6
(1678)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Restored, historic Gothic clock tower, open to the public for panoramic city views.
Heroes Square
3. Heroes Square
4.7
(3762)
Historical landmark
Neighborhoods
Beaux-Arts Museum of Arras at the former Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vaast
4. Beaux-Arts Museum of Arras at the former Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vaast
4.4
(1388)
Museum
Art museum
Museum featuring paintings & sculptures dating back to the medieval period in a 7th-century abbey.
Arras
5. Arras
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Arras is a city in northern France. The Carrière Wellington is a network of quarry tunnels used by soldiers during WWI. North of the city, surrounded by lush countryside, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial honors the Canadian soldiers killed during the war. In town, the cobbled Place des Héros has buildings with Flemish facades, including the Town Hall and belfry. The Abbey of St. Vaast houses a fine arts museum.
Faubourg d'Amiens Military Cemetery
6. Faubourg d'Amiens Military Cemetery
5.0
(2)
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Ruins of Mont St Eloi Cathedral
7. Ruins of Mont St Eloi Cathedral
4.5
(991)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Office of Arras Tourism
8. Office of Arras Tourism
4.5
(408)
Tourist information center
Bicycle rental service
Église Saint Jean-Baptiste
9. Église Saint Jean-Baptiste
4.5
(226)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
St-Laurent-Blangy German Military Cemetery 1914-18
10. St-Laurent-Blangy German Military Cemetery 1914-18
4.8
(5)
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Beaux-Arts Museum of Arras at the former Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vaast
11. Beaux-Arts Museum of Arras at the former Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vaast
4.4
(1388)
Museum
Art museum
Museum featuring paintings & sculptures dating back to the medieval period in a 7th-century abbey.
Cité Nature
12. Cité Nature
4.1
(1132)
Science museum
Museums
ARBR-Amis de Robespierre
13. ARBR-Amis de Robespierre
3.8
(5)
Volunteer organization
Museums
Zivy Crater Cemetery
14. Zivy Crater Cemetery
4.7
(7)
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Funny Park - Lost Valley
15. Funny Park - Lost Valley
4.1
(907)
Amusement park
Water & Amusement Parks
Lichfield Crater
16. Lichfield Crater
4.9
(15)
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks

Looking for day-by-day itineraries in Arras?

Get inspired for your trip to Arras with our curated itineraries that are jam-packed with popular attractions everyday! Check them out here:

Planning a trip to Arras?
Save all the best places to visit with WanderlogDownload the travel planning app everyone's been raving about
  • Itinerary + map in one view
  • Live collaboration
  • Auto-import hotels and reservations
  • Optimize your route
  • Offline access on mobile
  • Optimize your route
  • See time and distance between all your places
Learn more
Get the iOS app from the App Store
Get the Android app from Google Play