Mackinac Island, MI weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Mackinac Island in April, with highs near 49°F and lows near 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 4.9 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.9 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 8:06 pm | 6:27 am / 8:44 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.3 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 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pellston Rgnl Airport (21 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry April brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 58°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 41°F
- Wettest April2011: 8.1 in
- Driest April1997: 0.3 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 23, 2007)
- Lowest reading-2°F (April 6, 2003)
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 | 38°F | 49°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 30°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.6 h | 14.9 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Grand Rapids, MI206 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Mackinac Island ranks in April
- Normal high367th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days292nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days319th most of 340
What to pack for Mackinac Island in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 764 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Mackinac Island in April?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -2°F (April 6, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Mackinac Island in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (8.1 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Mackinac Island in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is April a good time to visit Mackinac Island?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mackinac Island (50 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cheboygan (USC00201492), 15 mi SSE of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: St Ignace Mackinac Br (USC00207274), 5.0 mi W of the city center, 595 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Pellston Rgnl Airport (USW00014841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 705 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pellston Regional Arpt Of Emmet County Arpt (727347-14841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 706 ft (108 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).