Black Forest

Black Forest Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Black Forest, Germany in April.

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Baden-Baden Freiburg im Breisgau Tübingen Offenburg

Thinking about venturing to the Black Forest, Germany this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Black Forest in April

The Black Forest, Germany is a region in Germany. April in the Black Forest generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Rottweil to 17°C (63°F) in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Offenburg and 3°C (37°F) in Rottweil.

For specific regional insights in the Black Forest, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tübingen with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Freiburg im Breisgau with 93 mm (3.7 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Baden-Baden, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Baden-Baden sees close to 199 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Black Forest in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Black Forest

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Black Forest, Germany?

Temperature range in the Black Forest (April)

Precipitation variation in the Black Forest (April)

Baden-Baden

In April Baden-Baden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
199 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Baden-Baden →

Freiburg im Breisgau

In April Freiburg im Breisgau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
191 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Freiburg im Breisgau →

Tübingen

In April Tübingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
178 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tübingen →

Offenburg

In April Offenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
181 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Offenburg →

Rottweil

In April Rottweil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
145 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rottweil →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Black Forest in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden-Baden 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Freiburg im Breisgau 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Tübingen 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Offenburg 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Rottweil 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Black Forest weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Black Forest, Germany in April?

April in the Black Forest, Germany brings tolerable weather. In Baden-Baden, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in the Black Forest, Germany in April?

Daytime temperatures in Baden-Baden peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does the Black Forest, Germany get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Black Forest, Germany during April, with Baden-Baden averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Black Forest, Germany?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Baden-Baden, April might be a good time to visit the Black Forest, Germany.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Baden-Baden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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