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Dortmund in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dortmund in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Dortmund in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Dortmund in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Dortmund

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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 +57°F with a maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +57°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.
MarchAprilMay
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
72 mm59 mm74 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%70%70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
678
Cloudy days
151514
Rainy days
989
Snowy days
100

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 72 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 70%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

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 9 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 4 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
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 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 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 6 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Dortmund?

This is the weather in Dortmund in April 2023:
1 April
🌨️
+34°F
2 April
🌧️
+40°F
3 April
🌧️
+44°F
4 April
🌧️
+45°F
5 April
🌧️
+53°F
6 April
☁️
+51°F
7 April
🌧️
+53°F
8 April
🌧️
+48°F
9 April
🌧️
+47°F
10 April
☀️
+51°F
11 April
☀️
+62°F
12 April
☀️
+73°F
13 April
☀️
+71°F
14 April
☁️
+66°F
15 April
☁️
+53°F
16 April
☀️
+59°F
17 April
☀️
+64°F
18 April
☀️
+66°F
19 April
☀️
+64°F
20 April
☀️
+63°F
21 April
☀️
+60°F
22 April
☁️
+60°F
23 April
☀️
+62°F
24 April
☀️
+62°F
25 April
🌧️
+53°F
26 April
🌧️
+58°F
27 April
☀️
+61°F
28 April
☀️
+63°F
29 April
☀️
+58°F
30 April
☁️
+58°F
In April 2023 Dortmund had 15 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1986 (+49°F) and the highest in 2020 (+70°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 131 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

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Monthly weather in Dortmund

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.