Leiden weather in April (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Leiden in April? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In April, Leiden usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leiden, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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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