Heerenveen weather in April (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is Heerenveen a good destination in April, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Heerenveen 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

Heerenveen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 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. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Heerenveen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in April

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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