Netherlands weather in April
Netherlands in April averages 10°C (49°F), 42 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Netherlands, April is the sixth coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (49°F)
5–15°C · 40–59°F
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
hours per day
What is Netherlands 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 Netherlands in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Netherlands is 3.2°C warmer than March and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (44°F).
April in Netherlands is 3.6°C cooler than May and 18 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
Daylight in Netherlands in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 57 minutes in Netherlands, rising about 06:41 and setting about 20:37 local time.
April ends 1 hour 52 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 47 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for Netherlands
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Netherlands weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 38°F | 71 mm |
| February | 4°C / 39°F | 63 mm |
| March | 6°C / 44°F | 58 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 42 mm |
| May | 13°C / 56°F | 59 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 71 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 85 mm |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 84 mm |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 81 mm |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 80 mm |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | 84 mm |
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FAQs about Netherlands in April
April climate averages for Netherlands, 1991–2020.
Netherlands averages 10°C (49°F) in April, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 15°C (59°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 42 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 10°C (49°F) against 13°C (56°F) in May — 3.6°C cooler.
April is 3.2°C warmer than March, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.3 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 57 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 44 minutes in June and 7 hours 45 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:41 and sunset about 20:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 52 minutes longer than it starts.
