Friesland

Friesland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Friesland, the Netherlands in April.

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Hollum Tzummarum Nes Sneek

Planning a getaway to Friesland, the Netherlands this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Friesland in April

Friesland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. April in Friesland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Oost-Vlieland at 11°C (52°F) and mild in Appelscha at 15°C (59°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Appelscha and 7°C (45°F) in Oost-Vlieland.

To explore the conditions in Friesland, the Netherlands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oost-Vlieland with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Appelscha with 57 mm (2.2 in). In Hollum, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Hollum enjoys about 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Friesland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Friesland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hollum)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March8°C (46°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Friesland →

Best Places to Visit in Friesland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Friesland.

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 Friesland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Friesland, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Friesland (April)

Precipitation variation in Friesland (April)

Hollum

In April Hollum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
202 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hollum →

Tzummarum

In April Tzummarum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
202 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tzummarum →

Nes

In April Nes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
202 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nes →

Sneek

In April Sneek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
202 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sneek →

Harlingen

In April Harlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
202 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Harlingen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Friesland, in the Netherlands.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Friesland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hollum 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Tzummarum 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Nes 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Sneek 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Harlingen 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Workum 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Friesland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Friesland, the Netherlands in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across Friesland, the Netherlands in April. The popular destination of Hollum averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Friesland, the Netherlands in April?

Average temperatures in Friesland, the Netherlands during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Hollum.

Does Friesland, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Friesland, the Netherlands. Hollum averages only about 47 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Friesland, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Friesland, the Netherlands due to the typically unpleasant weather in Hollum.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Hollum. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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