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Heidelberg Weather in April

April in Heidelberg sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) at night. The perfect weather makes it a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Heidelberg in April

Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see rain, totalling around 46 mm (1.8 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Heidelberg in April

April in Heidelberg is generally perfect, with days reaching 24°C (75°F) and nights settling around 11°C (52°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights cool down to 11°C (52°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Heidelberg in April

The month enjoys around 237 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Heidelberg Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C (75°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm (1.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 237 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70% *  
* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Heidelberg in April

Pleasant temperatures in April mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Heidelberg in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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