Rotterdam weather in April (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rotterdam during April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Rotterdam typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Rotterdam in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 193 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Rotterdam.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in April

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

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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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