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Palo Alto Weather in April

April in Palo Alto typically sees daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). Expect some rainfall during the month.

Rainfall in Palo Alto in April

The climate data from previous years indicates about 6 days of rain, averaging 32 mm (1.3 in) for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Palo Alto in April

Weather in Palo Alto is at its perfect in April. Highs reach 20°C (68°F), while nights settle around 8°C (46°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Palo Alto in April

The city usually sees around 310 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a good time to visit Palo Alto.

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Palo Alto Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm (1.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 310 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 78% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in April

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Palo Alto in April

Pleasant temperatures in April mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Palo Alto in April

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

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

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