New York City, NY weather in April
April in New York City: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 62°F, lows 46°F, about 11 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 7:20 pm | 5:55 am / 7:50 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 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 am48°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New York Laguardia Airport (8 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 below1 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 67°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 57°F
- Wettest April2007: 13.1 in
- Driest April2013: 1.3 in
- Highest reading96°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading23°F (April 5, 1995)
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 | 50°F | 62°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +12°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Washington, DC204 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Montauk, NY109 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How New York City ranks in April
- Normal high253rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in New York
- Wet days287th driest of 378
- Comfortable days197th most of 340
What to pack for New York City in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
April has 354 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is New York City in April?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 23°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in New York City in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (13.1 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in New York City in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.4 in.
Is April a good time to visit New York City?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for New York City (63 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 130 ft (95 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New York Laguardia Airport (USW00014732), 8.0 mi NE of the city center, 11 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 9.8 mi NNW of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: La Guardia Airport (725030-14732), 8.0 mi NE of the city center, 10 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.