Phoenix, AZ weather in April
Expect warm, dry weather in Phoenix in April, with highs near 86°F and lows near 61°F. Rain falls on about 2 days.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 7% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 6:48 pm | 5:40 am / 7:10 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical April day
- 6 am62°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am70°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 0.2 in; a dry April brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202018: average high 91°F
- Coolest April1999: average high 78°F
- Wettest April1999: 1.1 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading105°F (April 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading40°F (April 2, 1999)
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 | 78°F | 86°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 61°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Sedona, AZ100 mi · high 75°F · 3 wet days
How Phoenix ranks in April
- Normal high13th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days11th driest of 378
- Comfortable days254th most of 340
What to pack for Phoenix in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
April has 14 heating degree days and 259 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Phoenix in April?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 105°F (most recently on April 22, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in April?
About 2 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (1.1 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Phoenix?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Phoenix (57 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (USW00023183), 4.3 mi ESE of the city center, 1,107 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Tempe ASU (USC00028499), 8.9 mi E of the city center, 1,167 ft (79 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (722780-23183), 4.3 mi ESE of the city center, 1,113 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).