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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 46/100

Roskilde in April

Mixed · 46/100Beach 22/100
High / low12° / 4°daily averages
Precipitation35 mm9 wet days
Sea6°surface temperature
55.64° N, 12.08° EElevation 41 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goRoskilde · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46April
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
April: high / low12° / 4°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Roskilde averages daytime highs of 12° and night-time lows of 4° — cool weather by day. Expect around 35 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 5.4° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 4.4°. The sea averages 6°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 46/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Roskilde. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 20:16 local time, giving 14 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 130 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%30%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Roskilde this month

Køge
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Køge

Zealand · 21 km S
11°Apr high
8wet days
43score
Køge
Ballerup
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Ballerup

Capital Region · 20 km NE
12°Apr high
9wet days
46score
Ballerup
Hvidovre
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Hvidovre

Capital Region · 25 km E
11°Apr high
9wet days
40score
Hvidovre
Rødovre
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Rødovre

Capital Region · 24 km E
12°Apr high
9wet days
42score
Rødovre
ivTop of the table

Denmark's best in April

Where to go in April
Odense
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Odense

South Denmark
13°Apr high
8wet days
49score
Odense
Ballerup
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2

Ballerup

Capital Region
12°Apr high
9wet days
46score
Ballerup
Farum
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3

Farum

Capital Region
12°Apr high
9wet days
46score
Farum
Næstved
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4

Næstved

Zealand
12°Apr high
9wet days
45score
Næstved
·Questions

Roskilde in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Roskilde?

April scores 46/100 for Roskilde, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 12°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Roskilde in April?

Daytime highs average 12°C and night-time lows 4°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Roskilde in April?

Roskilde receives about 35 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Roskilde in April?

The sea averages 6°C in April, cold for most swimmers.