Month guide · Rotterdam · Netherlands
Rotterdam in April
What April is really like in Rotterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Exmpletree, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Spring, with tulip fields within reach and the city busy for the marathon and King's Day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Rotterdam: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:39
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, King's Day celebrations and the marathon, with tulip fields within a short trip.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Rotterdam Marathon (usually April)
- King's Day — street markets and parties (27 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Centrum
Laurenskerk
St.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Street · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Witte de Withstraat
Start with an early dinner here, then move to the bars on the Nieuwe Binnenweg nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Art
- Shopping
Landmark · Kop van Zuid and Wilhelminapier
Erasmus Bridge
Ben van Berkel's cable-stayed bridge, opened in 1996, crosses the Nieuwe Maas with a white, angled pylon about 139 metres tall that earned it the nickname 'the Swan'.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- After dark
Viewpoint · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Euromast
Combine it with a walk in Het Park below and a harbour tour from the nearby quays.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Rotterdam?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Rotterdam in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Rotterdam?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring, with tulip fields within reach and the city busy for the marathon and King's Day.
+How warm is Rotterdam in April?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.