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Nuremberg in April
Nuremberg sees its driest month, with just 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain, highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 39°F (4°C).
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 39°F (4°C).
About 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 3.0 in (76 mm).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 59/100 in March to 79/100.
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 39°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nuremberg in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Christkindlesmarkt
Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.
Markt der Partnerstädte
Stalls from Nuremberg's twin cities around the world on the Rathausplatz, beside St. Sebaldus.
Schöner Brunnen
A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The half-timbered house below the castle where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until his death.
Nearby in April
- Bamberg in April~31 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April~40 mi · highs 57°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in April~56 mi · highs 60°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in April~94 mi · highs 58°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Nuremberg in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Nuremberg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nuremberg in April?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nuremberg in April?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 39°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Nuremberg in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.