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Kentucky Weather in April

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

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Thinking about venturing to Kentucky, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kentucky in April

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Kentucky 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 Florence at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Madisonville at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Madisonville and 7°C (45°F) in Florence.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pikeville with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in La Grange with 172 mm (6.8 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in April

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

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 Kentucky

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

Temperature range in Kentucky (April)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (April)

Lexington

In April Lexington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
very good
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In April Louisville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
224 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Frankfort

In April Frankfort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
153 mm (6 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In April Bowling Green generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In April Paducah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Louisville 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Frankfort 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Bowling Green 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Paducah 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Florence 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Kentucky weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Kentucky, the United States of America generally has very good weather conditions. Lexington sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Lexington peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in April, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Kentucky, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Lexington sits around 150 mm (5.9 in).

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

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Kentucky, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Lexington is very good. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide very good weather in Lexington. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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