SeasonMapFreiburg weather in April
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April in Freiburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Freiburg · #649 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Freiburg in April
Notes from nearby Zürich (87 km away)
Freiburg doesn't have its own notes for April yet — these are about Zürich, close enough to share the season.
Zurich's forum calls April thoroughly unpredictable — daytime temperatures typically 12-18°C but capable of sunny 20°C afternoons or a return of winterly cold fronts, especially at higher elevations. Regulars note Zurich itself rarely sees snow this time of year even when the mountains do, and the standard packing advice is layers plus a genuinely wind- and waterproof jacket rather than trusting any single forecast.
Other months in Freiburg
Freiburg's forum calls it Germany's warmest and sunniest city, so odds of good September weather are better than most of the country, though the region is genuinely capable of a rainy, cool spell any time of year. Regulars note September is a pleasant month in the surrounding wine country as the grapes ripen, and recommend layers since daytime highs can swing widely from one week to the next.
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Freiburg climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.2 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Freiburg in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
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Best months for Freiburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFreiburg's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Freiburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Freiburg in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Freiburg?
- April in Freiburg: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Freiburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Freiburg in April?
- In April, Freiburg averages a daily high of 16.7°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 64.2 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Freiburg in April?
- Freiburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in April.
- Does it snow in Freiburg in April?
- Freiburg sees roughly 4.2 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — April
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