Schleswig-Holstein Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in April.

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

Planning a getaway to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 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 Schleswig-Holstein in April

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is a region in Germany. April in Schleswig-Holstein generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Westerland at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Geesthacht at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 4°C (39°F) in Geesthacht and 6°C (43°F) in Westerland.

For a closer look at conditions across Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puttgarden with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Glückstadt with 55 mm (2.2 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Büsum usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Schleswig-Holstein by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Schleswig-Holstein - and find the best time to visit. (based on Büsum)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in April

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

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 Schleswig-Holstein

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (April)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (April)

Büsum

In April Büsum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Büsum →

Westerland

In April Westerland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
177 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Westerland →

Travemünde

In April Travemünde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
173 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
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Flensburg

In April Flensburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
181 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Grömitz

In April Grömitz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
173 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Schleswig-Holstein in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Westerland 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Travemünde 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Flensburg 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Grömitz 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Dagebüll 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in April?

Expect mixed weather across Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in April. The popular destination of Büsum averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in April?

Average temperatures in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany during April range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Büsum.

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Büsum averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany due to the typically mixed weather in Büsum.

On average, the best time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is in July with generally excellent weather in Büsum. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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