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Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April
Rothenburg ob der Tauber sees its driest month, with just 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain, highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows of 37°F (3°C).
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 57°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
About 1.6 in (40 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).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in March to 77/100.
- Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 37°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Plönlein
Fork in the street framed by towers and timber houses.
Why now April scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Medieval Crime Museum
Museum of law and punishment in the Middle Ages.
Burggarten
Castle garden on a spur above the Tauber valley.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Zur Höll
Wine tavern in one of the town's oldest buildings with Franconian wines.
Reichsküchenmeister
Hotel restaurant near St. Jakob serving Franconian roasts and dumplings.
Nearby in April
- Würzburg in April~30 mi · highs 60°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in April~40 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in April~47 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in April~107 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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