Washington weather in April (District of Columbia, United States of America)

Is Washington a good destination in April, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Washington during April is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Washington in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 227 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Washington.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, April is one of the better months to visit Washington. April and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Washington climate page with graphs.

 

Washington, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Washington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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