Wisconsin Dells, WI weather in April
In April, Wisconsin Dells sees highs around 57°F and lows around 33°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 7:25 pm | 5:52 am / 7:59 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.1 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 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (40 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry April brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202010: average high 64°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 46°F
- Wettest April2014: 9.0 in
- Driest April2005: 0.8 in
- Highest reading90°F (April 15, 2002)
- Lowest reading9°F (April 5, 2018)
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 | 43°F | 57°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 33°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +14°F from March and +12°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA147 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI169 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Wisconsin Dells ranks in April
- Normal high313th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 340
What to pack for Wisconsin Dells in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 603 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wisconsin Dells in April?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 9°F (April 5, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Wisconsin Dells in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Wisconsin Dells in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Wisconsin Dells?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wisconsin Dells (58 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wisconsin Dells (USC00479319), 1.3 mi S of the city center, 835 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 866 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dane Co Regional-Truax Field Airport (726410-14837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 859 ft (52 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).