When to go · Luxembourg
Luxembourg in April
Good month. Spring on the Müllerthal trails; Easter Monday Éimaischen pottery market in the old town.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Medium
- Luxembourg
- Prices
- Medium
- Luxembourg
Verdict
Spring on the Müllerthal trails; Easter Monday Éimaischen pottery market in the old town.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatGreen and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
- JuneGreatNational Day on 23 June with fireworks on the 22nd evening.
- JulyGreatSummer; business travel drops and hotel weekend-style rates spread through the week.
- AugustGreatSchueberfouer funfair starts late in the month.
Weather in April
- Luxembourg City and the Gutland · Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthalfine
Mild and damp; the Moselle is the warmest corner, with grape harvest in September–October.
- Éislek (Ardennes) · Vianden, Clervaux, Wiltzfine
Colder and wetter uplands; snow some winters; autumn colours in October.
- Central Luxembourg: Luxembourg City / Guttland · capital and the belt of towns around itbest weather
Continental pattern: cold winters with occasional snow, warm summers. May–September is the comfortable window; December brings the Christmas markets.
- Éislek: Éislek / Ardennes · Northern Luxembourg hillsbest weather
Higher and wetter than the south; check trail conditions in winter and expect mist in the valleys on many mornings.
- Moselle Valley: Moselle Valley · River terraces from Schengen to Wasserbilligbest weather
Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 30 °C (86 °F)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 86 °F (30 °C)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.
- Mullerthal: Mullerthal / Echternach · Eastern Luxembourg sandstone plateaubest weather
Best April to October. July and August are warmest and busiest; autumn leaves and spring are quieter. Rock paths can be icy in winter.
- Luxembourg City15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
- Beaufort15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
- Berdorf14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
- Clervaux14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
- Consdorf14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
- Diekirch13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
- Echternach14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
- Esch-sur-Sûre14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
- Ettelbruck14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
- Grevenmacher14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
- Larochette14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
- Mersch14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
- Mondorf-les-Bains15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
- Remich15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
- Schengen14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
- Troisvierges13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
- Vianden14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
- Wasserbillig15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
- Wiltz12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter Monday (Éimaischen)
Easter Monday
Traditional pottery market and bird-whistle sales in the old town and Nospelt.
Emaischen
Easter Monday · Luxembourg City
A pottery fair; crowded streets.
Octave pilgrimage check
Spring, moves yearly · Luxembourg City
Large crowds around the cathedral.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Luxembourg
- Medium
- Prices · Luxembourg
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luxembourg, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 3
May: 4
April: Spring on the Müllerthal trails; Easter Monday Éimaischen pottery market in the old town.
May: Green and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
Luxembourg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in April
Rated best or good this month
Mild; good walking.
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Mar–Dec (exhibition closed Mondays – check)
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct