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Arkansas Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arkansas, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a journey to Arkansas, the United States of America this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Arkansas in April

Arkansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Bentonville at 21°C (70°F) to warm in El Dorado at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in El Dorado and 8°C (46°F) in Bentonville.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arkansas, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Siloam Springs with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Hot Springs with 170 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Little Rock sees around 276 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Arkansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arkansas - and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Rock)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arkansas in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arkansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Arkansas

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Arkansas (April)

Precipitation variation in Arkansas (April)

Little Rock

In April Little Rock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
276 hours
325 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Little Rock →

West Memphis

In April West Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
256 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
good
Climate in West Memphis →

Jonesboro

In April Jonesboro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Jonesboro →

Blytheville

In April Blytheville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Blytheville →

Forrest City

In April Forrest City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
256 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Forrest City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Arkansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arkansas in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Rock 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
West Memphis 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Jonesboro 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Blytheville 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Forrest City 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Marion 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Arkansas weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arkansas, the United States of America in April?

In April, Arkansas, the United States of America generally has very good weather conditions. Little Rock sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Arkansas, the United States of America in April?

Daytime temperatures in Little Rock peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in April, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Arkansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Arkansas, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in April. Little Rock typically averages about 149 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Arkansas, the United States of America?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Arkansas, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Little Rock is very good.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly very good weather in Little Rock. The weather in July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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