South Bend, IN weather in April
In April, South Bend sees highs around 59°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 13 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 8:09 pm | 6:42 am / 8:41 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 35°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 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 3.5 in; a dry April brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 51°F
- Wettest April1999: 7.5 in
- Driest April2004: 0.8 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 18, 2004)
- Lowest reading14°F (April 8, 2018)
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 | 46°F | 59°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Dayton, OH171 mi · high 64°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI246 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI215 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How South Bend ranks in April
- Normal high288th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days208th most of 340
What to pack for South Bend in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
April has 514 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 South Bend in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (April 8, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in South Bend in April?
About 13 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 2004 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in South Bend in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.0 in.
Is April a good time to visit South Bend?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Bend (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (USW00014848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 773 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: South Bend Regional Airport (725350-14848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 772 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.