Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
4.9h
Weather score
28
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April13°C average high
April is close to Essen's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
April64mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Essen's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
April4.9 hours average sun
April is brighter than Essen's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
April28 weather score
April scores below Essen's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.