Groningen weather in April (Groningen Province, Netherlands)

Is Groningen a good destination in April, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

April in Groningen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Groningen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Groningen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Eelde, the Netherlands (9 KM, 5 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Groningen.

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