If you plan to visit Dresden in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 53 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Dresden in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dresden for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +59°F.
Is Dresden warm or cold in April?
Dresden 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 +36°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 Dresden:
Climate in Dresden in April
Dresden weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+57°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
+21°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+84°F
+90°F
Rainfall
52 mm
53 mm
77 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
70%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
7
7
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
13
15
16
Snowy days
5
2
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.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 53 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 5 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Dresden in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Dresden is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 60% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 18 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:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Dresden?
This is the weather in Dresden in April 2023:
1 April
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+55°F
2 April
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+47°F
3 April
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+41°F
4 April
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+44°F
5 April
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+47°F
6 April
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+52°F
7 April
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+50°F
8 April
☁️
+47°F
9 April
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+56°F
10 April
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+63°F
11 April
🌧️
+55°F
12 April
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+58°F
13 April
☀️
+56°F
14 April
🌧️
+46°F
15 April
🌧️
+53°F
16 April
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+57°F
17 April
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+49°F
18 April
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+48°F
19 April
🌧️
+52°F
20 April
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+58°F
21 April
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+69°F
22 April
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+71°F
23 April
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+66°F
24 April
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+62°F
25 April
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+49°F
26 April
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+48°F
27 April
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+53°F
28 April
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+58°F
29 April
🌧️
+56°F
30 April
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+59°F
In April 2023 Dresden had 19 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dresden climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dresden in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1084 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in April:
Is April a good time to visit Dresden?
It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, 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 Dresden in April?
April has mild temperatures in Dresden. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Dresden rainy in April?
Dresden 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 Dresden in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden 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 Dresden, 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.
