Weather in April in The Black Forest
Thinking about venturing to the Black Forest this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Black Forest in April?
The Black Forest 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 in Rottweil to 17°C in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Offenburg and 3°C in Rottweil.For specific regional insights in the Black Forest, 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 to moderate rainfall in Freiburg im Breisgau with 93 mm. 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
Meanwhile, Baden-Baden enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Black Forest climate page.
Where to go in the Black Forest in April





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Black Forest?
Baden-Baden
In April Baden-Baden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Freiburg im Breisgau
In April Freiburg im Breisgau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Tübingen
In April Tübingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Offenburg
In April Offenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rottweil
In April Rottweil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit the Black Forest?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Baden-Baden, April might be a good time to visit the Black Forest.
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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