Groningen weather in April (Groningen Province, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Groningen in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Groningen generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Groningen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in April and which places have the best weather 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 Groningen in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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