Columbia, SC weather in April
In April, Columbia sees highs around 81°F and lows around 54°F: warm, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 7:44 pm | 6:35 am / 8:06 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 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 am55°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am64°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon72°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm75°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm64°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 in April
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry April brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 86°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 75°F
- Wettest April2003: 6.7 in
- Driest April1994: 0.3 in
- Highest reading97°F (April 22, 2002)
- Lowest reading30°F (April 8, 2007)
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 | 72°F | 81°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 54°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 12 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +9°F from March and +6°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Charlotte, NC85 mi · high 73°F · 9 wet days
How Columbia ranks in April
- Normal high40th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days179th driest of 378
- Comfortable days168th most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in April
- Layers – afternoons near 81°F but nights near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
April has 63 heating degree days and 126 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbia in April?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 97°F (April 22, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in April?
About 8 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.3 in).
Is April a good time to visit Columbia?
April ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (65 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Columbia Univ Of Sc (USC00381944), 0.9 mi SE of the city center, 223 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia (USW00013883), 6.0 mi SW of the city center, 231 ft (68 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (723100-13883), 6.3 mi SW of the city center, 224 ft (75 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.