The weather in April in Manhattan

It's cool to moderate in April in Manhattan with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? April isn’t a good month to be in Manhattan. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Manhattan, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2023, Manhattan reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Manhattan is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Manhattan

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Manhattan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Manhattan New York
Average temperature 17°C 17°C
Max. temperature 22°C 22°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 113 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 15 days 11 days
Total snowfall 0,5 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Manhattan with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Manhattan is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Manhattan, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Manhattan

Temperature in April in Manhattan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Manhattan, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Manhattan

Total precipitation in April in Manhattan over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Manhattan

Snowfall in April in Manhattan per year

Daily UV index in April in Manhattan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Manhattan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Manhattan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Manhattan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.