April could be a good time to visit Dortmund, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Dortmund
Average weather
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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Dortmund in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dortmund for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +55°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +63°F.
Is Dortmund warm or cold in April?
Dortmund is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +41°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Dortmund:
Climate in Dortmund in April
Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+57°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
+21°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+82°F
+91°F
Rainfall
74 mm
59 mm
75 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
70%
70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
6
Cloudy days
7
7
6
Rainy days
16
16
17
Snowy days
4
1
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +57°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 74 mm to 59 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Dortmund in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dortmund is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 92 mm, with a 67% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Dortmund?
This is the weather in Dortmund in April 2023:
1 April
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+50°F
2 April
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+44°F
3 April
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+46°F
4 April
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+49°F
5 April
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+52°F
6 April
☀️
+55°F
7 April
🌧️
+48°F
8 April
☁️
+50°F
9 April
☀️
+57°F
10 April
☀️
+64°F
11 April
🌧️
+57°F
12 April
🌧️
+52°F
13 April
🌧️
+56°F
14 April
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+59°F
15 April
🌧️
+48°F
16 April
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+55°F
17 April
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+59°F
18 April
☁️
+56°F
19 April
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+58°F
20 April
🌧️
+52°F
21 April
🌧️
+63°F
22 April
☀️
+71°F
23 April
🌧️
+64°F
24 April
🌧️
+51°F
25 April
🌧️
+50°F
26 April
☀️
+50°F
27 April
☀️
+56°F
28 April
🌧️
+62°F
29 April
🌫️
+57°F
30 April
☀️
+62°F
In April 2023 Dortmund had 13 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dortmund climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dortmund in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in April:
Is April a good time to visit Dortmund?
It’s always a good time to visit Dortmund, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dortmund in April?
April has mild temperatures in Dortmund. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Dortmund rainy in April?
Dortmund is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dortmund in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.