New York City weather in April (New York State, United States of America)

Looking to travel to New York City in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, New York City typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

New York City in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New York City climate page with graphs.

 

New York City, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in New York City in April?

For visitors traveling to New York City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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