Washington DC weather in April (United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Washington DC during April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Washington DC is usually perfect in April, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Washington DC in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 227 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. April and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Washington DC climate page with graphs.

 

Washington DC, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 227 hours  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Washington DC, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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