Monthly climate guide

Munich in April

Munich is in mid-spring during April, a shoulder-season month where conditions can vary between warmer or cooler week to week. It usually feels cool and fresh, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

April in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Munich.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#5 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#5 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#5 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#12 / 12

One of the less humid months.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for April.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

13.7 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
6
Typical sun hours
05:22 - 19:03

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
15 days
Cloud cover (avg)
62%
Snowfall

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

72%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through April in Munich. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for AprilMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.-10010203011630°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for April. Temperature 13.4°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 89% of days (26.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

26.7 days / month

Share of days
~89% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~4°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~27 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cold High impact

Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 18% of days (5.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.4 days / month

Share of days
~18% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters

Freezing nights are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain High impact

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 17% of days (5.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.0 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 17% of days (5.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.0 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~5 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 ~78km/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.

Snow Moderate

Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 9% of days (2.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.6 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~6.0mm (P95)
Why this matters

Snowfall is possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.1 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. 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 ~70km/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.

Cold Moderate

Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.9 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~2 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 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.7 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~25mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~2 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 1.1 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 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.

Visibility Moderate

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 68% of days (20.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

20.3 days / month

Share of days
~68% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold nights are possible on ~20 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 60% of days (17.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.9 days / month

Share of days
~60% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~18 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 59% of days (17.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.6 days / month

Share of days
~59% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~13mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~18 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 49% of days (14.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

14.6 days / month

Share of days
~49% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 37% of days (11.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

11.1 days / month

Share of days
~37% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~11 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 36% of days (10.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

10.8 days / month

Share of days
~36% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 27% of days (8.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

8.1 days / month

Share of days
~27% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~8 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 25% of days (7.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.6 days / month

Share of days
~25% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~70km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). 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 ~94% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~7 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 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.1 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~4 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 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95 (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 ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) Measures: Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified). 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 ~13 (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is April a good time to visit Munich?

Typical April days in Munich reach highs of 14°C (57°F) with nights around 3°C (37°F). It usually feels cool by day and cold after dark. Overall, April sits in the middle of the Munich climate range.

What are temperatures like in April?

In April, you can usually expect highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows near 3°C (37°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 69 mm (2.7 in) across roughly 15 days. Overall it is a very wet 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 05:22 and sunset near 19:03. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.

How strong is the sun in April?

UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.

Is it windy in April?

In April, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 50 km/h (31 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.

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