Franeker weather in April (Friesland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Franeker in April? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Franeker generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 12°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Franeker in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Franeker, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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