Grand Rapids, MI weather in April
April in Grand Rapids: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 58°F, lows 37°F, about 13 days with rain or snow and about 2.0 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 8:08 pm | 6:37 am / 8:42 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.1 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 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Rapids (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 61%.
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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2013: 11.1 in
- Driest April2005: 0.8 in
- Highest reading86°F (April 18, 2004)
- Lowest reading12°F (April 5, 1995)
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 | 45°F | 58°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 37°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +12°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Carmel, IN208 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI170 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI170 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Grand Rapids ranks in April
- Normal high300th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days339th driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 340
What to pack for Grand Rapids in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 58°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 Grand Rapids.
Heating and cooling
April has 528 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Rapids in April?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 12°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Rapids 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 2013 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Grand Rapids in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Rapids (58 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Rapids (USW00094860), 7.9 mi SE of the city center, 778 ft (138 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Lansing Capital City Airport (USW00014836), 57 mi ESE of the city center, 841 ft (201 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gerald R Ford International Airport (726350-94860), 9.2 mi SE of the city center, 788 ft (148 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.