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New England Weather in April

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

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Are you planning a trip a to New England, 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 New England in April

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Stowe at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Hartford at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Hartford and 0°C (32°F) in Stowe.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burlington with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Bar Harbor with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Boston enjoys about 229 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore New England by month

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

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit New England →

Best Places to Visit in New England in April

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

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 New England

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

Temperature range in New England (April)

Precipitation variation in New England (April)

Boston

In April Boston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
229 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Boston →

Bar Harbor

In April Bar Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Portsmouth

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

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Portsmouth →

Providence

In April Providence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Providence →

Burlington

In April Burlington 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 unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
210 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New England, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boston 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Bar Harbor 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Portsmouth 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Providence 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Burlington 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Hartford 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

New England weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across New England, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Boston averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

In Boston, the average daytime high in April is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Boston averages just 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for New England, the United States of America.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit New England, the United States of America is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Boston. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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