Fredericksburg, TX weather in April
In April, Fredericksburg sees highs around 78°F and lows around 53°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 6 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 7:54 pm | 6:53 am / 8:12 pm |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am57°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am64°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon74°Fdew point 49°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm67°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Junction Kimble Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry April brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.5 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, 1991-20202011: average high 86°F
- Coolest April2007: average high 74°F
- Wettest April2016: 10.2 in
- Driest April2012: 0.05 in
- Highest reading100°F (April 18, 2006)
- Lowest reading28°F (April 7, 2009)
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 | 71°F | 78°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 53°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 12 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.9 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +6°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Laredo, TX195 mi · high 88°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Midland, TX224 mi · high 81°F · 3 wet days
How Fredericksburg ranks in April
- Normal high72nd warmest of 378 cities; 22nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days108th driest of 378
- Comfortable days160th most of 340
What to pack for Fredericksburg in April
- Layers – afternoons near 78°F but nights near 53°F
Heating and cooling
April has 83 heating degree days and 101 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fredericksburg in April?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 100°F (most recently on April 18, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Fredericksburg in April?
About 6 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (10.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.05 in).
Is April a good time to visit Fredericksburg?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fredericksburg (66 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fredericksburg (USC00413329), 3.3 mi SW of the city center, 1,685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Junction Kimble Co Airport (USW00013973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,749 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kimble County Airport (747400-13973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,711 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).