Juneau, AK weather in April
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Juneau in April, with highs near 49°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 17 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 7:38 pm | 5:05 am / 8:44 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 15.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Juneau Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry April brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201993: average high 53°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 43°F
- Wettest April1999: 7.5 in
- Driest April2002: 0.5 in
- Highest reading74°F (April 26, 2003)
- Lowest reading13°F (April 3, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 49°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 33°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 14.4 h | 16.8 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Skagway, AK86 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Juneau ranks in April
- Normal high368th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days371st driest of 378
- Comfortable days336th most of 340
What to pack for Juneau in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
April has 726 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Juneau in April?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 13°F (April 3, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Juneau in April?
About 17 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Juneau in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Juneau?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Juneau (50 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Juneau Intl Airport (USW00025309), 6.5 mi NW of the city center, 16 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Juneau International (703810-25309), 6.1 mi NW of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).