Manchester, NH weather in April
Manchester is cool in April, with frequent rain: highs average 56°F and nights drop to about 35°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.5 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.5 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 7:11 pm | 5:40 am / 7:45 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 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 63°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 51°F
- Wettest April2007: 7.2 in
- Driest April1999: 0.8 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading6°F (April 27, 2002)
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 | 43°F | 56°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 35°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY190 mi · high 61°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY154 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Manchester ranks in April
- Normal high322nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days286th driest of 378
- Comfortable days275th most of 340
What to pack for Manchester in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 30; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 14. All frost dates for Manchester.
Heating and cooling
April has 587 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Manchester in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 6°F (most recently on April 27, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Manchester in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is April a good time to visit Manchester?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Manchester (57 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Massabesic Lake (USC00275211), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 253 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 14 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (92 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 4.4 mi S of the city center, 225 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 229 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.