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Weather in April in North Rhine-Westphalia

Are you planning a trip a to North Rhine-Westphalia in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in April?

North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. April in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Schmallenberg to 16°C in Pulheim. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Pulheim and 4°C in Schmallenberg.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bedburg with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Reiste with 84 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Cologne, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 173 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cologne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.

Where to go in North Rhine-Westphalia in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Rhine-Westphalia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Cologne

In April Cologne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Cologne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
125 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
6°C 
173 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
199 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Cologne

Düsseldorf

In April Düsseldorf generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Düsseldorf
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
113 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
6°C 
168 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Düsseldorf

Winterberg

In April Winterberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Winterberg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
8°C 
1°C 
110 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
150 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
194 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Winterberg

Schmallenberg

In April Schmallenberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Schmallenberg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
8°C 
0°C 
88 mm 
17 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
78 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
92 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Schmallenberg

Essen

In April Essen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Essen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
105 hours 
76 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
62 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
193 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Essen

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.

Is April the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cologne, April might be a good time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cologne. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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