Bend, OR weather in April
In April, Bend sees highs around 58°F and lows around 31°F: cool, with some rain. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 7:31 pm | 5:57 am / 8:06 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 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 0.8 in; a dry April brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 66°F
- Coolest April2001: average high 53°F
- Wettest April2006: 1.5 in
- Driest April2002: 0.1 in
- Highest reading84°F (April 24, 2012)
- Lowest reading14°F (April 5, 1997)
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 | 52°F | 58°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 31°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +8°F into May.
How Bend ranks in April
- Normal high301st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days98th driest of 378
What to pack for Bend in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 58°F
- Layers – afternoons near 58°F but nights near 31°F
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 627 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bend in April?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 14°F (most recently on April 5, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Bend in April?
About 6 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (1.5 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Bend in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.7 in.
Is April a good time to visit Bend?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bend (62 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Bend (USC00350694), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 3,660 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bend 7 Ne (USC00350699), 6.7 mi NE of the city center, 3,358 ft (267 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).