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Mannheim Weather in April

Mannheim in April

The short of it: Mannheim in April averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 38 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & September

Thirty years of records give Mannheim an average April high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 38 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 38 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-April, 116 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Mannheim runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Ludwigshafen am Rhein, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Mannheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ludwigshafen am RheinRheinland-Pfalz2 km WSW17°6°38 mm
FrankenthalRheinland-Pfalz10 km WNW17°6°34 mm
ViernheimHesse10 km NE17°6°39 mm
LampertheimHesse12 km N17°6°36 mm
WeinheimBaden-Wurttemberg16 km ENE16°5°46 mm
WormsRheinland-Pfalz18 km NNW17°6°32 mm
HeidelbergBaden-Wurttemberg19 km ESE17°6°43 mm
SpeyerRheinland-Pfalz19 km S17°6°38 mm

The Almanac · Mannheim Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 38 mm of rain.

Climate of Mannheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°43 mm11 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦✦
February7°0°41 mm11 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦
March12°3°45 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°38 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°72 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
June25°13°64 mm9 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°84 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August26°15°48 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°57 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°56 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November9°4°54 mm9 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December6°1°56 mm10 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mannheim in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mannheim in April?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 38 mm of rain.

Is April a good time to visit Mannheim?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Mannheim in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Mannheim in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mannheim in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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