Hottest (avg)
#6 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
April in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Berlin.
Wettest (avg)
#12 / 12
One of the drier months.
Daylight Hours
#5 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#7 / 12
Close to the yearly wind average.
Highest UV
#5 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#8 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for April.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
14 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 05:07 - 19:04
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 60%
- Snowfall
-
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
71%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through April in Berlin. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for April. Temperature 12.9°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in April
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 82% of days (24.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~82% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~4°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~25 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~85km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cold Moderate
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~11% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters
Freezing nights are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~13mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Moderate
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
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Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~75km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~7.6mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Moderate
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold snap runs are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 58% of days (17.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~58% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~17 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 57% of days (17.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~57% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 52% of days (15.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
15.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~52% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~7.3mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 39% of days (11.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~39% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 38% of days (11.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~38% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~66km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~11 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 31% of days (9.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~31% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 25% of days (7.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~25% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~17h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 24% of days (7.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~7 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 19% of days (5.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~19% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Snow Minor
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~1.8mm (P95)
Why this matters
Snowfall is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cold Minor
Wind chill risk Measures: Wind chill risk days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters
Wind chill risk is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is April a good time to visit Berlin?
Typical April days in Berlin reach highs of 14°C (57°F) with nights around 4°C (39°F). It usually feels cool by day and cold after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in April?
In April, you can usually expect highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows near 4°C (39°F). That means cool days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in April?
Rainfall in April averages 37 mm (1.5 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in April?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in April. Sunrise is typically around 05:07 and sunset near 19:04. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in April?
UV levels are moderate (around 6); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in April?
In April, average wind speeds are around 13 km/h (8 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 53 km/h (33 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.