Heidelberg weather in April (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Heidelberg for April? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Heidelberg includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Heidelberg in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 182 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Heidelberg, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mannheim, Germany (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in April

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Heidelberg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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