Finger Lakes region

Finger Lakes region Weather in April

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

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Ithaca Canandaigua Geneva Watkins Glen

Considering a trip to the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Finger Lakes region in April

The Finger Lakes region, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in the Finger Lakes region generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Ithaca.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Penn Yan with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Skaneateles with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Ithaca sees around 203 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Finger Lakes region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Finger Lakes region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ithaca)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Finger Lakes region in April

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

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 the Finger Lakes region

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

Temperature range in the Finger Lakes region (April)

Precipitation variation in the Finger Lakes region (April)

Ithaca

In April Ithaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
203 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Ithaca →

Canandaigua

In April Canandaigua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
excellent
Climate in Canandaigua →

Geneva

In April Geneva generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
203 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Geneva →

Watkins Glen

In April Watkins Glen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Watkins Glen →

Corning

In April Corning generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Finger Lakes region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ithaca 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Canandaigua 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Geneva 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Watkins Glen 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Corning 14°C (57°F) -1°C (30°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Auburn 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Finger Lakes region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in April?

In April, the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America generally has good weather conditions. Ithaca sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in April?

Daytime temperatures in Ithaca peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in April, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America. Ithaca averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Ithaca, April might be a good time to visit the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Ithaca. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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