Weather in April in The Netherlands
Thinking about venturing to the Netherlands this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in April?
April in the Netherlands generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in De Koog at 11°C to mild in Roggel at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Roggel and 7°C in De Koog.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in De Koog with an average of 44 mm to moderate rainfall in Vaals with 62 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Amsterdam usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Amsterdam usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
Where to go in the Netherlands in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In April Amsterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Zandvoort
In April Zandvoort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
The Hague
In April The Hague generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rotterdam
In April Rotterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Maastricht
In April Maastricht 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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is April the best time to visit the Netherlands?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Amsterdam, April might be a good time to visit the Netherlands. 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. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Netherlands.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands.
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