Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Holland in April
Holland warms up: highs climb to 49°F (10°C), from 39°F in March, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (97 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 89%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (April – June), which brings about 11.3 in (288 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 39/100 in March to 48/100.
- Our Michigan Lake Shore route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Holland in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Holland Museum
Downtown museum on the town's Dutch settlers and immigrant history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
New Holland Brewing Pub on 8th
Downtown brewpub of the brewery behind Dragon's Milk stout.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
Lake Macatawa restaurant with a big patio, lake perch and lobster rolls.
Captain Sundae
Long-running ice cream stand with oversized sundaes.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Mount Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
Stairway and boardwalk up a dune for views over Lake Macatawa and Big Red.
Nearby in April
- Indiana Dunes in April~92 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in April~93 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Chicago in April~100 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in April~125 mi · highs 54°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Holland in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Holland?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 78. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. Our Michigan Lake Shore route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Holland in April?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Holland in April?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Holland in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Holland in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.