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Maricopa County Weather in April

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

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Phoenix Scottsdale Mesa Chandler

Considering a trip to Maricopa County, 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 Maricopa County in April

Maricopa County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Maricopa County generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Phoenix. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.5 mm (0.2 in) in Phoenix.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Phoenix sees close to 353 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Maricopa County by month

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

January20°C (68°F) February22°C (72°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June40°C (104°F) This monthJuly41°C (106°F) August40°C (104°F) September38°C (100°F) October32°C (90°F) November25°C (77°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Maricopa County →

Best Places to Visit in Maricopa County in April

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

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 Maricopa County

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

Temperature range in Maricopa County (April)

Precipitation variation in Maricopa County (April)

Phoenix

In April Phoenix generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
353 hours
401 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Phoenix →

Scottsdale

In April Scottsdale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
353 hours
398 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Scottsdale →

Mesa

In April Mesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
353 hours
398 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mesa →

Chandler

In April Chandler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
353 hours
398 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Chandler →

Glendale

In April Glendale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
353 hours
401 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phoenix 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Scottsdale 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Mesa 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Chandler 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Glendale 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Gilbert 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)

Maricopa County weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Maricopa County, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Phoenix sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

In Phoenix, the average daytime high in April is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Not particularly. Phoenix averages just 4.5 mm (0.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Maricopa County, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Phoenix, April might be a good time to visit Maricopa County, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Maricopa County, the United States of America is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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