Delaware Weather in April

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

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Dover Newark Seaford Harrington

Are you planning a trip a to Delaware, the United States of America in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Delaware in April

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Fenwick Island at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Seaford at 19°C (66°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Seaford and 8°C (46°F) in Fenwick Island.

For a closer look at conditions across Delaware, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dewey Beach with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Wilmington with 101 mm (4 in).

Explore Delaware by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Delaware — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dover)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Delaware in April

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

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 Delaware

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

Temperature range in Delaware (April)

Precipitation variation in Delaware (April)

Dover

In April Dover generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Dover →

Newark

In April Newark generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Newark →

Seaford

In April Seaford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Seaford →

Harrington

In April Harrington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Harrington →

Christiana

In April Christiana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Delaware, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dover 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Newark 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Seaford 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Harrington 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Christiana 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Delaware City 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Delaware weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Delaware, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Dover averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

In Dover, the average daytime high in April is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Not particularly. Dover averages just 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Delaware, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Delaware, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Dover. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Delaware, the United States of America is in May with generally perfect weather in Dover. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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