The Netherlands weather in April
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 moderate, with moderate precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in De Koog at 11°C to moderate in Roggel at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Roggel and 7°C in De Koog.
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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Amsterdam. Amsterdam enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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