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North Dakota Weather in April

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

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Are you planning a trip a to North Dakota, 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 North Dakota in April

North Dakota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in North Dakota generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Devils Lake at 10°C (50°F) and mild in Bismarck at 13°C (55°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Bismarck and -2°C (28°F) in Devils Lake.

To explore the conditions in North Dakota, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Williston with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Wahpeton with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Fargo enjoys approximately 242 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in North Dakota in April

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

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 North Dakota

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

Temperature range in North Dakota (April)

Precipitation variation in North Dakota (April)

Fargo

In April Fargo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
242 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Fargo →

Bismarck

In April Bismarck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
244 hours
296 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Bismarck →

Grand Forks

In April Grand Forks generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Grand Forks →

Minot

In April Minot generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Minot →

Dickinson

In April Dickinson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dickinson →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fargo 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Bismarck 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Grand Forks 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Minot 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Dickinson 12°C (54°F) -2°C (28°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Williston 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

North Dakota weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

North Dakota, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Fargo average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

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

Fargo averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in North Dakota, the United States of America during April, with Fargo averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to North Dakota, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Fargo.

On average, the best time to visit North Dakota, the United States of America is in May, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Fargo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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