Weather Report: Overijssel, April 2026
April 2026 brought unusually dry and cool conditions to the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. The month was marked by significantly below-normal precipitation and sunshine, creating a notably subdued spring period compared to historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April reached 8.3 degrees Celsius, falling 1.4 degrees below the normal value of 9.7 degrees. This cooler-than-average month saw considerable variation across the province. The coldest reading was recorded in Haaksbergen on April 1st, dipping to minus 1.2 degrees Celsius. The warmest day occurred in Zwolle on April 4th, when temperatures climbed to 15.8 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of milder spring weather.
Precipitation Patterns
April 2026 was exceptionally dry across Overijssel. The province received only 7.3 millimeters of rainfall on average, representing a dramatic 91 percent deficit compared to the normal April precipitation of 84.1 millimeters. The wettest day of the month occurred on April 4th in Rijssen-Holten, where 6.4 millimeters fell. This same location recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 10.9 millimeters, underscoring the uneven distribution of the limited rainfall.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were severely limited during April, with only 28.1 hours recorded across the province. This represents a striking 90 percent reduction from the normal sunshine duration of 275.2 hours for April. The combination of cool temperatures, minimal rainfall, and exceptionally low sunshine hours created an unusually gloomy spring month for Overijssel residents.
Overall, April 2026 will be remembered as a particularly cool, dry, and sunless month in Overijssel, with conditions substantially departing from typical spring weather patterns.