Weather in April in Pennsylvania
Planning a getaway to Pennsylvania 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 is the weather like in Pennsylvania in April?
Pennsylvania 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 and pleasant in Philadelphia at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Philadelphia and 3°C in Erie.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Washington with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Punxsutawney with 105 mm.Average sunshine
The city Philadelphia usually sees around 219 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Pennsylvania for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pennsylvania climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
In April Philadelphia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pittsburgh
In April Pittsburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Gettysburg
In April Gettysburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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York
In April York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Washington
In April Washington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°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 Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Pennsylvania with overall tolerable 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 perfect weather in Philadelphia. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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