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Scranton Weather in April

April in Scranton brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 83 mm (3.3 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Scranton in April

Rain is expected on roughly 13 days, totalling around 83 mm (3.3 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Scranton in April

Scranton in April gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 4°C (39°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May and September typically offer the best circumstances for Scranton.

Scranton Temperature in April

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
44%
Precipitation
83 mm (3.3 in)
Rainy days
13 days

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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).

What to Wear in Scranton in April

Pack for changing conditions in Scranton in April. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.

What To Do in Scranton in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    6/10
  • Walking
    6/10
  • Barbeque
    5/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    9/10

Scranton 3-Day Forecast

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