Dresden weather in April
Dresden in April averages 11°C (51°F), 36 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Dresden, April is the sixth warmest, the second driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (51°F)
5–17°C · 40–62°F
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is Dresden like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dresden in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Dresden is 5.1°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
April in Dresden is 3.8°C cooler than May and 28 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (58°F).
Daylight in Dresden in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 52 minutes in Dresden, rising about 06:09 and setting about 20:01 local time.
April ends 1 hour 47 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Dresden
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Dresden
What to read before you book.
Dresden weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 46 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 72 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 80 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 55 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Dresden in April
April climate averages for Dresden, 1991–2020.
Dresden averages 11°C (51°F) in April, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 17°C (62°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 36 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 11°C (51°F) against 15°C (58°F) in May — 3.8°C cooler.
April is 5.1°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
Yes. April falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, April to September, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:09 and sunset about 20:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 47 minutes longer than it starts.
