Hartford, CT weather in April
In April, Hartford sees highs around 60°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:15 pm | 5:48 am / 7:47 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 67°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 55°F
- Wettest April2007: 7.2 in
- Driest April1999: 1.3 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading8°F (April 4, 1997)
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 | 48°F | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 40°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Dover, DE234 mi · high 66°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Montauk, NY63 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Hartford ranks in April
- Normal high268th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days273rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days228th most of 340
What to pack for Hartford in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 17; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 1. All frost dates for Hartford.
Heating and cooling
April has 455 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Hartford in April?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 8°F (April 4, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Hartford in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Hartford in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.1 in.
Is April a good time to visit Hartford?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hartford (61 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Hartford Brainard Fld (USW00014752), 2.6 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi N of the city center, 190 ft (140 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Burlington (USC00060973), 13 mi W of the city center, 505 ft (455 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi N of the city center, 169 ft (119 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).