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Heerlen weather in April (Limburg, Netherlands)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Heerlen this April? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Heerlen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Heerlen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 179 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Heerlen, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 179 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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?

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