Wisconsin

Wisconsin Weather in April

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

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Lake Geneva Brookfield Oak Creek Pleasant Prairie

Are you planning a trip a to Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin in April

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Superior at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Prairie du Chien at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Prairie du Chien and -1°C (30°F) in Superior.

For specific regional insights in Wisconsin, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Antigo with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Grafton with 128 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Lake Geneva gets approximately 215 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Wisconsin by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wisconsin — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake Geneva)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March7°C (45°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November8°C (46°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin in April

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

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 Wisconsin

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

Temperature range in Wisconsin (April)

Precipitation variation in Wisconsin (April)

Lake Geneva

In April Lake Geneva generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
215 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Lake Geneva →

Brookfield

In April Brookfield 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
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
215 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Brookfield →

Oak Creek

In April Oak Creek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
215 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Oak Creek →

Pleasant Prairie

In April Pleasant Prairie 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
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
215 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Pleasant Prairie →

Janesville

In April Janesville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
211 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Janesville →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake Geneva 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Brookfield 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Oak Creek 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Pleasant Prairie 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Janesville 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Racine 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Wisconsin weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Wisconsin, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Lake Geneva averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Lake Geneva peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in April, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Lake Geneva typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across Wisconsin, the United States of America.

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Wisconsin, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Lake Geneva.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lake Geneva. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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