North Rhine-Westphalia weather in April
Are you planning a trip 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 moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate 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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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