Williamsburg, VA weather in April
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in Williamsburg in April, with highs near 70°F and lows near 48°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 7:29 pm | 6:13 am / 7:55 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 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 am52°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newport News Intl Airport (15 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201994: average high 78°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 67°F
- Wettest April2014: 8.7 in
- Driest April2010: 1.4 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading25°F (April 23, 1993)
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 | 60°F | 70°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +7°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Nags Head, NC109 mi · high 68°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD115 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
How Williamsburg ranks in April
- Normal high177th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days236th driest of 378
- Comfortable days105th most of 340
What to pack for Williamsburg in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
April has 226 heating degree days and 42 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Williamsburg in April?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 94°F (April 17, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Williamsburg in April?
About 10 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Williamsburg in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.1 in.
Is April a good time to visit Williamsburg?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Williamsburg (69 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Williamsburg 2 N (USC00449151), 2.1 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Pt 2 Nw (USC00449025), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft (65 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Newport News Intl Airport (USW00093741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nwpt News/Wimburg Intl Apt (723086-93741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 36 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.