Essen weather in April (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Thinking of visiting Essen in April? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Essen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Essen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 150 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in April

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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