Albany, NY weather in April
In April, Albany sees highs around 59°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.6 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.6 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 7:20 pm | 5:50 am / 7:53 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 33°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 below9 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 3.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 51°F
- Wettest April2007: 6.0 in
- Driest April1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 16, 2012)
- Lowest reading13°F (April 1, 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 | 45°F | 59°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +12°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA200 mi · high 65°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY113 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Albany ranks in April
- Normal high285th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in New York
- Wet days323rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days259th most of 340
What to pack for Albany in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 27; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11. All frost dates for Albany.
Heating and cooling
April has 514 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 Albany in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 13°F (April 1, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Albany in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.0 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Albany in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Albany?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albany (58 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 6.8 mi NNW of the city center, 312 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 280 ft (137 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).