The Netherlands weather in April
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in April?
The weather conditions in the Netherlands in April vary from unpleasant to tolerable depending on the destination.
During April in the Netherlands, the average maximum temperature varies from low in De Koog with 11°C (51°F) to moderate in Roggel with 16°C (61°F).
Precipitation in April varies from moderate in De Koog with an average of 44mm (1.72 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Vaals with 62mm (2.43 inches).
It is the driest month of the year in Amsterdam.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 181 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands, check out the map below.
Where to go in the Netherlands in April





Popular destinations in the Netherlands
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In April Amsterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Zandvoort
In April Zandvoort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in The Hague
In April The Hague generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Rotterdam
In April Rotterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Maastricht
In April Maastricht generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion April is a good time to visit the Netherlands with commonly tolerable weather in Amsterdam. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, March and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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