New York City weather in April
New York City in April averages 12°C (54°F) and 98 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New York City, April is the sixth coldest and the sixth driest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
7–17°C · 44–63°F
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is New York City like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for New York City in April?
A light rain jacket
About 98 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
April compared with March and May
April in New York City is 6°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
April in New York City is 5.6°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
Daylight in New York City in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 20 minutes in New York City, rising about 06:16 and setting about 19:36 local time.
April ends 1 hour 14 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 45 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New York City
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for New York City
What to read before you book.
New York City weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | 88 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 76 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 105 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 98 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 101 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 110 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 119 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 105 mm |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 97 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 96 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 85 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 105 mm |
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FAQs about New York City in April
April climate averages for New York City, 1991–2020.
New York City averages 12°C (54°F) in April, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 98 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 12°C (54°F) against 18°C (64°F) in May — 5.6°C cooler.
April is 6°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 15 hours 5 minutes in June and 9 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:16 and sunset about 19:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 14 minutes longer than it starts.
