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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 50/100

Haarlem in April

Fair · 50/100Beach 21/100
High / low14° / 5°daily averages
Precipitation44 mm9 wet days
Sea8°surface temperature
52.38° N, 4.64° EElevation 10 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goHaarlem · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50April
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
April: high / low14° / 5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Haarlem averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 5° — cool weather by day. Expect around 44 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 4° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 8°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Haarlem. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 20:39 local time, giving 13 h 54 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 114 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%44%
Dry days · 33%33%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 21/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in April

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in April

Around Haarlem this month

Amsterdam
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Amsterdam

North Holland · 17 km E
14°Apr high
9wet days
55score
Amsterdam
Zaanstad
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Zaanstad

North Holland · 14 km NE
14°Apr high
9wet days
53score
Zaanstad
Amstelveen
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Amstelveen

North Holland · 18 km SE
14°Apr high
9wet days
55score
Amstelveen
Heemskerk
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Heemskerk

North Holland · 15 km N
14°Apr high
9wet days
51score
Heemskerk
ivTop of the table

Netherlands's best in April

Where to go in April
Eindhoven
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Eindhoven

North Brabant
16°Apr high
10wet days
60score
Eindhoven
Roermond
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Roermond

Limburg
16°Apr high
10wet days
60score
Roermond
Veldhoven
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Veldhoven

North Brabant
16°Apr high
10wet days
60score
Veldhoven
Sittard
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Sittard

Limburg
16°Apr high
10wet days
60score
Sittard
·Questions

Haarlem in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Haarlem?

April scores 50/100 for Haarlem, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 14°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Haarlem in April?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 5°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Haarlem in April?

Haarlem receives about 44 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Haarlem in April?

The sea averages 8°C in April, cold for most swimmers.