Providence, RI weather in April
In April, Providence sees highs around 59°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 7:10 pm | 5:43 am / 7:42 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 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 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 60%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 4.3 in; a dry April brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2020: average high 54°F
- Wettest April2007: 7.9 in
- Driest April1999: 1.5 in
- Highest reading93°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading18°F (April 6, 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 | 48°F | 59°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 40°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA235 mi · high 65°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA77 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
How Providence ranks in April
- Normal high292nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 340
What to pack for Providence in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 11; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 23. All frost dates for Providence.
Heating and cooling
April has 475 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Providence in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 18°F (April 6, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Providence in April?
About 12 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Providence in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.6 in.
Is April a good time to visit Providence?
April ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Providence (59 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 7.1 mi S of the city center, 60 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 7.0 mi S of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.