New Bedford, MA weather in April
In April, New Bedford sees highs around 57°F and lows around 36°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 7:08 pm | 5:41 am / 7:40 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 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (22 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 60%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)6 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°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 below8 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 63°F
- Coolest April2020: average high 52°F
- Wettest April2007: 8.8 in
- Driest April1999: 1.4 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading15°F (April 6, 2016)
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 | 47°F | 57°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 36°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ175 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA50 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How New Bedford ranks in April
- Normal high307th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days333rd driest of 378
What to pack for New Bedford in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15. All frost dates for New Bedford.
Heating and cooling
April has 544 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is New Bedford in April?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 15°F (April 6, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in New Bedford in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (8.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in New Bedford in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit New Bedford?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Bedford (57 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: New Bedford Muni Airport (USW00094726), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: E Wareham (USC00192451), 16 mi ENE of the city center, 30 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 149 ft (50 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 50 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (87 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).