Buffalo, NY weather in April
In April, Buffalo sees highs around 55°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.5 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 7:41 pm | 6:10 am / 8:14 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 am47°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Buffalo (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 3.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half 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, 1991-20202008: average high 62°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 47°F
- Wettest April2017: 6.4 in
- Driest April2003: 0.9 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 19, 2008)
- Lowest reading17°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 | 67°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 6 | 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: Cleveland, OH173 mi · high 60°F · 15 wet days
How Buffalo ranks in April
- Normal high337th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in New York
- Wet days349th driest of 378
- Comfortable days280th most of 340
What to pack for Buffalo in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9. All frost dates for Buffalo.
Heating and cooling
April has 584 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 Buffalo in April?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 17°F (most recently on April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Buffalo in April?
About 13 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 2017 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Buffalo in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Buffalo?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Buffalo (55 out of 100). It has about 6 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: Buffalo (USW00014733), 8.3 mi ENE of the city center, 693 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buffalo Niagara International Airpor (725280-14733), 8.1 mi ENE of the city center, 709 ft (107 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).