Germany weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Germany in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Germany in April?

April in Germany generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Lohme at 9°C to moderate in Kehl am Rhein at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Kehl am Rhein and 5°C in Lohme.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Putgarten with an average of 39 mm to high rainfall in Ramsau with 137 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Berlin. Meanwhile, Berlin enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Germany in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Germany climate page.

Where to go in Germany in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Germany on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Germany

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?

Average weather in Berlin

In April Berlin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Berlin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
122 hours 
53 mm 
12 days 
poor 
16°C 
5°C 
192 hours 
42 mm 
13 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
230 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Berlin

Average weather in Cologne

In April Cologne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Cologne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
125 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
6°C 
173 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
199 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Cologne

Average weather in Binz

In April Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Binz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
6°C 
2°C 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
42 mm 
12 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
14°C 
10°C 
52 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Binz

Average weather in Munich

In April Munich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Munich
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
133 hours 
79 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
79 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
210 hours 
121 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Munich

Average weather in Hamburg

In April Hamburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hamburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
9°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
poor 
14°C 
4°C 
171 hours 
53 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
19°C 
8°C 
221 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Hamburg

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Is April the best time to visit Germany?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Berlin, April might be a good time to visit Germany. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Berlin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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