Saratoga Springs, NY weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Saratoga Springs in April, with highs near 60°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.8 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.8 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 7:21 pm | 5:49 am / 7:54 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 (24 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry April brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 68°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 52°F
- Wettest April1993: 6.4 in
- Driest April1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 18, 2002)
- Lowest reading8°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 | 45°F | 60°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 36°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 9 | 17 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +15°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Rutland, VT55 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in April
- Normal high267th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in New York
- Wet days258th driest of 378
- Comfortable days215th most of 340
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
April has 512 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 Saratoga Springs in April?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 8°F (April 5, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (6.4 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Saratoga Springs in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (61 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).