North Conway, NH weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain and some snow in North Conway in April, with highs near 55°F and lows near 31°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 4.5 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.5 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:25 am / 7:11 pm | 5:37 am / 7:46 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 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 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry April brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 60°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2007: 8.7 in
- Driest April1999: 0.2 in
- Highest reading92°F (April 29, 2009)
- Lowest reading9°F (April 5, 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 | 42°F | 55°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 31°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Saratoga Springs, NY149 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY142 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How North Conway ranks in April
- Normal high332nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days280th driest of 378
- Comfortable days299th most of 340
What to pack for North Conway in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 655 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 North Conway in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 9°F (April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (8.7 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in North Conway in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is April a good time to visit North Conway?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 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).