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Pennsylvania Weather in April

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

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Planning a getaway to Pennsylvania, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Pennsylvania in April

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Erie at 12°C (54°F) and pleasant in Philadelphia at 19°C (66°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Philadelphia and 3°C (37°F) in Erie.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Washington with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Punxsutawney with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Philadelphia typically receives 219 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Pennsylvania by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania in April

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

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 Pennsylvania

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

Temperature range in Pennsylvania (April)

Precipitation variation in Pennsylvania (April)

Philadelphia

In April Philadelphia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
excellent
Climate in Philadelphia →

Pittsburgh

In April Pittsburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
183 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Pittsburgh →

Gettysburg

In April Gettysburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
235 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Gettysburg →

York

In April York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
235 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in York →

Washington

In April Washington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
183 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Philadelphia 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Pittsburgh 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Gettysburg 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
York 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Washington 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Bethlehem 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Pennsylvania weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Pennsylvania, the United States of America typically experiences good weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Philadelphia average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Philadelphia averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Philadelphia typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Pennsylvania, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Pennsylvania, the United States of America with overall good weather in Philadelphia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly excellent weather in Philadelphia. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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