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Dresden in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Dresden in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Dresden, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Dresden in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Dresden in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 53 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has good weather in April.

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

The temperature in April is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 58% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +66°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.
MarchAprilMay
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 mm53 mm78 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%69%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
689
Cloudy days
171513
Rainy days
679
Snowy days
200

April often has better weather than 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 69%. 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 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dresden is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 1 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 59 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 17 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 29% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Dresden?

This is the weather in Dresden in April 2023:
1 April
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+41°F
2 April
☀️
+45°F
3 April
☁️
+42°F
4 April
🌧️
+49°F
5 April
🌧️
+50°F
6 April
☁️
+60°F
7 April
☀️
+60°F
8 April
🌧️
+51°F
9 April
🌧️
+50°F
10 April
☁️
+48°F
11 April
☀️
+55°F
12 April
☀️
+64°F
13 April
☀️
+71°F
14 April
☀️
+68°F
15 April
🌧️
+53°F
16 April
☀️
+53°F
17 April
☀️
+56°F
18 April
☀️
+59°F
19 April
☀️
+55°F
20 April
🌧️
+48°F
21 April
☁️
+50°F
22 April
☀️
+61°F
23 April
☀️
+64°F
24 April
☀️
+57°F
25 April
🌧️
+55°F
26 April
☀️
+60°F
27 April
☀️
+61°F
28 April
☀️
+63°F
29 April
☀️
+65°F
30 April
☀️
+66°F
In April 2023 Dresden had 19 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1980 (+51°F) and the highest in 2009 (+69°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 123 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in April:

Is April a good time to visit Dresden?

April is a really good time to go to Dresden. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dresden.

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.

Monthly weather in Dresden

Source of the data

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, 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.