April 2026 Weather Report: Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
April 2026 proved to be an exceptionally dry and cool month across Noord-Brabant, with weather conditions significantly departing from historical norms. The province experienced notably reduced rainfall and sunshine hours, creating an unusual spring pattern that deviated markedly from typical April weather.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April reached 9.2 degrees Celsius, falling 1.0 degree below the normal average of 10.2 degrees. This cooler-than-normal trend persisted throughout the month. The coldest conditions were recorded in Land van Cuijk on April 1st, where temperatures dropped to 0.0 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Roosendaal experienced the warmest day of the month on April 4th, with temperatures reaching 15.7 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from the cooler overall pattern.
Precipitation Patterns
April 2026 was remarkably dry across Noord-Brabant. The province received only 2.8 millimeters of precipitation on average, representing a dramatic 97 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 81.6 millimeters. This extreme deficit in rainfall was one of the most striking features of the month. The wettest day occurred in Cranendonck on April 5th, with just 3.6 millimeters of precipitation. Cranendonck also recorded the highest total precipitation for any location in the province, accumulating 8.5 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were equally suppressed, with the province averaging only 26.9 hours of sunshine compared to the normal 274.4 hours, representing a 90 percent reduction. This severe deficit in solar radiation contributed to the cooler temperatures and created predominantly overcast conditions throughout April. The combination of below-normal temperatures, exceptionally low precipitation, and dramatically reduced sunshine hours made April 2026 a notably unusual spring month for Noord-Brabant, departing significantly from typical seasonal weather patterns.