Weather Report: Friesland, April 2026
April 2026 brought exceptionally dry and cool conditions to Friesland, marking a significant departure from typical spring weather patterns. The province experienced notably below-average precipitation and sunshine hours, creating an unusually sparse month for both rain and clear skies.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April in Friesland reached 8.2 degrees Celsius, falling 0.9 degrees below the normal average of 9.1 degrees. This cooler-than-usual trend persisted throughout the month. The warmest day occurred on April 4th in Leeuwarden, where temperatures climbed to 14.3 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest reading was recorded on April 1st in Dantumadiel, where the thermometer dropped to 0.0 degrees Celsius, indicating frost conditions at the start of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
April proved to be remarkably dry across Friesland. The province received only 4.0 millimeters of precipitation on average, representing a dramatic 95 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 75.0 millimeters. This exceptional dryness made April 2026 one of the driest Aprils on record for the region. The wettest day occurred on April 3rd in Smallingerland, with just 3.8 millimeters of rainfall. Leeuwarden recorded the highest total precipitation for any single location, accumulating 6.5 millimeters throughout the entire month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were equally disappointing, with only 34.9 hours recorded against a normal expectation of 281.5 hours—an 88 percent deficit. This substantial shortfall in sunshine combined with the extreme dryness created unusual spring conditions for Friesland. The combination of below-average temperatures, minimal rainfall, and severely reduced sunshine hours made April 2026 a notably austere month meteorologically, departing significantly from typical spring weather expectations in the province.