April weather forecast
Kiel, Germany

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Weather in April

Kiel, Germany greets April with a significant escalation in temperature, both on land and sea. As winter coats are exchanged for lighter jackets, the thrill of sunny days and blossoming trees becomes more prevalent. Notably, April experiences only 5mm (0.2") of snowfall, mainly at the beginning of the month. The increased UV index of three also indicates stronger sun rays and encourages residents to start replenishing their store of Vitamin D after the long winter. However, April remains a time of flux, with sporadic rainfall and fluctuating temperatures adding an element of unpredictability to the weather.

Temperature

The beginning of April in Kiel marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's chilly 7.8°C (46°F) to a cool 12.8°C (55°F). In April, the temperature in Kiel, Germany, drops to an average of 4.2°C (39.6°F) at night.

Humidity

April and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kiel. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Kiel aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kiel, in April, the average water temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) in 7.3°C (45.1°F) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 13°C (55.4°F) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

In Kiel, the average length of the day in April is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of April in Kiel, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 20:50 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Kiel is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in April translates into these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Kiel?

The high-temperature in Kiel, Germany, during April is 12.8°C (55°F) and the low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).

What are the least humid months in Kiel?

April and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in April in Kiel?

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month in Kiel?

The month with the least rainfall in Kiel, Germany, is April, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kiel in April?

In Kiel, in April, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Kiel?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Kiel. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Kiel aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

How cold is the water in April in Kiel?

In April, the average sea temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F). Swimming in 7.3°C (45.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in April in Kiel?

The average day length in April in Kiel is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Kiel?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 20:50 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kiel have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Kiel, Germany, is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Kiel?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Kiel is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Kiel, Germany

Average temperature in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average high temperature in April: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).

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Average pressure in April
Kiel, Germany

Average pressure in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in April
Kiel, Germany

Average wind speed in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average wind speed in April: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.6km/h).

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Average humidity in April
Kiel, Germany

Average humidity in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in April
Kiel, Germany

Average rainfall in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average rainfall in April: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in April
Kiel, Germany

Average rainfall days in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Kiel, Germany

Average snowfall in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average snowfall in April: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in April
Kiel, Germany

Average snowfall days in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in April
Kiel, Germany

Average sea temperature in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average sea temperature in April: 7.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (2.7°C).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kiel, Germany

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average daylight in April: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Kiel, Germany

Average sunshine days in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in April
Kiel, Germany

Average UV index in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Kiel, Germany

Average cloud cover in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in April: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in April
Kiel, Germany

Average visibility in April - Kiel, Germany
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (8km).

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