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Ames weather in April (Iowa, United States of America)

How does the April weather in Ames compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

April in Ames generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Ames in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Ames, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

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.

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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