Weather in New York City in April
April in New York City is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In United States, this is how New York City actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, April sits in the middle of New York City's year.
- Average temp
- 12°C
7–17°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in New York City: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
Mixed skies in New York City in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
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.
Average weather in New York City
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Similar weather in April
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FAQs about New York City
Climate averages for New York City, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit New York City is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 119 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
