April · Germany
Best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April
Average temperature 8°C, 72 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Rothenburg ob der Tauber scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber rewards slow exploration of its preserved gates, towers, half-timbered lanes, churches, and walkable town wall.
April in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 8°C (47°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Rothenburg ob der Tauber — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April?
- In April, Rothenburg ob der Tauber averages 8°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
- April earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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