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Groningen in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Groningen in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Groningen in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 46 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Groningen in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Groningen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +63°F.

Is Groningen warm or cold in April?

Groningen is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +39°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 Groningen:

Climate in Groningen in April

Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+48°F+55°F+63°F
Min. temperature
-4°F+21°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
50 mm46 mm60 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%78%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
101010
Rainy days
151516
Snowy days
300

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 +55°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 50 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Groningen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 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 Groningen is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 79 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 16 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:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Groningen?

This is the weather in Groningen in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+52°F
2 April
☀️
+51°F
3 April
☀️
+50°F
4 April
☀️
+50°F
5 April
☀️
+53°F
6 April
☀️
+55°F
7 April
☁️
+56°F
8 April
☁️
+52°F
9 April
☁️
+60°F
10 April
☁️
+61°F
11 April
🌧️
+53°F
12 April
☁️
+55°F
13 April
🌧️
+52°F
14 April
☁️
+60°F
15 April
☁️
+49°F
16 April
🌫️
+57°F
17 April
☀️
+59°F
18 April
☀️
+58°F
19 April
☀️
+56°F
20 April
🌧️
+54°F
21 April
☁️
+68°F
22 April
☁️
+68°F
23 April
🌧️
+66°F
24 April
🌧️
+52°F
25 April
☁️
+49°F
26 April
☁️
+49°F
27 April
☁️
+54°F
28 April
🌧️
+54°F
29 April
☁️
+57°F
30 April
☁️
+62°F
In April 2023 Groningen had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Groningen climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Groningen in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+51°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in April:

Is April a good time to visit Groningen?

It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, 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 Groningen in April?

April has mild temperatures in Groningen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Groningen rainy in April?

Groningen is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Groningen in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Groningen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, 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.