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Hem Weather in April

Hem in April

The short of it: Hem in April averages a high of 15 °C (60 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 6° · rain 41 mm · daylight 13 h 44 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Hem an average April high of 15°, a low of 6° and some 41 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 41 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 44 min in mid-April, 121 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hem runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Villeneuve-d'Ascq, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Hem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 44 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villeneuve-d'AscqHauts-de-France4 km SSW15°5°42 mm
RoubaixHauts-de-France5 km N15°6°42 mm
WattrelosHauts-de-France6 km NNE15°5°42 mm
Marcq-en-BarœulHauts-de-France7 km WNW15°5°42 mm
TourcoingHauts-de-France8 km NNW15°6°43 mm
LilleHauts-de-France10 km WSW15°6°43 mm
MouscronWallonia10 km N15°5°43 mm
LambersartHauts-de-France11 km W15°6°43 mm

The Almanac · Hem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 41 mm of rain.

Climate of Hem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°59 mm17 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
February8°2°50 mm17 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March11°4°52 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°6°41 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°61 mm14 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°61 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°67 mm13 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°70 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September20°11°61 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October16°8°72 mm14 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
November11°5°77 mm15 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December7°2°78 mm17 km/h7 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hem in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hem in April?

Days average 15 °C (60 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 41 mm of rain.

Is April a good time to visit Hem?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Hem in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Hem in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hem in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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