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Riesa Weather in April

Riesa in April

The short of it: Riesa in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 28 mm · daylight 13 h 47 min

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

April in Riesa brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 5°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 47 min in mid-April, 124 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, Riesa runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Oschatz, 13 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

April in Riesa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 47 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OschatzSaxony13 km W16°5°28 mm
GroßenhainSaxony17 km E16°5°30 mm
MeissenSaxony21 km SE16°5°32 mm
DöbelnSaxony24 km SSW16°5°28 mm
CoswigSaxony28 km SE16°5°32 mm
WilsdruffSaxony33 km SSE15°5°36 mm
RadebeulSaxony34 km SE16°6°34 mm
TorgauSaxony35 km NW16°5°28 mm

The Almanac · Riesa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Riesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°43 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°33 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March10°1°42 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°50 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°50 mm12 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°80 mm11 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°14°64 mm11 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°51 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°42 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°47 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Riesa in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Riesa in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Riesa?

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

How long are the days in Riesa in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Riesa in April?

Hardly — April nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Riesa in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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