McAllen, TX weather in April
In April, McAllen sees highs around 88°F and lows around 68°F: hot, often humid and mostly dry. Expect about 4 wet days.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 7:49 pm | 6:56 am / 8:04 pm |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.1 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 am69°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Mcallen Miller Intl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 34%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 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 1.4 in; a dry April brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202011: average high 94°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 79°F
- Wettest April1992: 5.9 in
- Driest April2011: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading107°F (April 27, 2014)
- Lowest reading40°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 | 83°F | 88°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 68°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.8 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +5°F from March and +5°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: South Padre Island, TX66 mi · high 79°F · 5 wet days
How McAllen ranks in April
- Normal high4th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days48th driest of 378
- Comfortable days322nd most of 340
What to pack for McAllen in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 17 muggy days
Heating and cooling
April has 5 heating degree days and 407 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is McAllen in April?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 107°F (April 27, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in McAllen in April?
About 4 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2011, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit McAllen?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for McAllen (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Mcallen Miller Intl Airport (USW00012959), 2.0 mi SW of the city center, 100 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Mcallen (USC00415701), 1.5 mi WSW of the city center, 100 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mc Allen Miller Intl Arpt (722506-12959), 1.9 mi SSW of the city center, 99 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.