Rochester, NY weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain and some snow in Rochester in April, with highs near 57°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 3.0 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 7:36 pm | 6:05 am / 8:10 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
- Noon52°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rochester Gtr Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 3.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202008: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 49°F
- Wettest April2011: 5.8 in
- Driest April1995: 1.2 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 16, 2012)
- Lowest reading14°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 | 44°F | 57°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 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: Allentown, PA207 mi · high 63°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY197 mi · high 49°F · 14 wet days
How Rochester ranks in April
- Normal high315th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in New York
- Wet days351st driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 340
What to pack for Rochester in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 8. All frost dates for Rochester.
Heating and cooling
April has 549 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rochester in April?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Rochester in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (5.8 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Rochester in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Rochester?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rochester (57 out of 100). It has about 7 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: Rochester Gtr Intl Airport (USW00014768), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 533 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rochester International Airport (725290-14768), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 540 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).