Weather in April in California
Are you planning a trip a to California in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in California in April?
California is a region in the United States of America. California offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Sequoia National Park at 7°C and very warm in Furnace Creek at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Furnace Creek and -8°C in Sequoia National Park.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Indio with an average of 0.9 mm to high rainfall in Crescent City with 138 mm.Average sunshine
The city Los Angeles usually sees around 305 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of California in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our California climate page.
Where to go in California in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in California?
Los Angeles
In April Los Angeles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Big Bear Lake
In April Big Bear Lake generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
San Francisco
In April San Francisco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
San Diego
In April San Diego generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Anaheim
In April Anaheim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in California, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit California?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to California. Typically, the climate in Los Angeles is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit California is in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Los Angeles.
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