New York State weather in April
Thinking about venturing to New York State this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in New York State in April?
New York State is a region in the United States of America. April in New York State generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in North Creek at 11°C to moderate in Staten Island at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Staten Island and -2°C in North Creek.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Penn Yan with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Orangeburg with 109 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 225 hours of sunshine in New York City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in New York State for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New York State climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in New York State?
New York City
In April New York City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Brooklyn
In April Brooklyn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Queens
In April Queens generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Buffalo
In April Buffalo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Staten Island
In April Staten Island generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New York State, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit New York State?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to New York State with often unpleasant weather in New York City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in New York City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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