April 2025 Weather Report for South Holland
April 2025 brought notably warmer and sunnier conditions to South Holland compared to historical averages, though precipitation fell well below normal levels. The month presented a mixed picture of spring weather, with significant temperature variations across the province and a notably dry period overall.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April reached 11.2 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 10.0 degrees by 1.2 degrees. This represents a moderate warming trend for the season. The coldest day of the month occurred on April 7th in Gouda, where temperatures dipped to just 0.8 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, the warmest conditions were recorded on April 30th in Vlaardingen, where the thermometer climbed to 26.4 degrees Celsius, marking a dramatic end to the month with near-summer warmth.
Precipitation Patterns
April proved to be significantly drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 34.4 millimeters against a normal value of 77.1 millimeters. This represents a 55 percent deficit compared to historical norms. The wettest day occurred on April 24th in Den Haag, when 19.0 millimeters of rain fell. Nieuwkoop recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 43.4 millimeters, still well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours were notably abundant, totaling 327.7 hours compared to the normal 282.3 hours, representing a 16 percent surplus. This exceptional sunshine, combined with the temperature anomaly and precipitation deficit, created conditions typical of a dry spring period. The combination of above-average warmth, abundant sunshine, and significantly reduced rainfall characterized April 2025 as an unusually dry and bright month for the province.