Average weather for Manhattan in April

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.

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. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

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.

Water temperature

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

In April, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 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.

Manhattan in April		New York
Average temperature	17°C	17°C
Max. temperature	22°C	22°C
Min. temperature	12°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	113 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	9 days	11 days
Total snowfall	0,5 cm	0,4 cm
Snowy days	1 day	1 day

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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.

Is April a good time to visit Manhattan?

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.

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.

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Daily Temperature in April in Manhattan

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in April for Manhattan, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in April in Manhattan

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Manhattan, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in Manhattan.

Daily Precipitation in April in Manhattan

Daily Snowfall in April in Manhattan

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Manhattan, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.

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.

Temperature in April in Manhattan over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in April in Manhattan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in April in Manhattan over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Manhattan, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in April in Manhattan per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Manhattan, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in April in Manhattan over the past years

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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.

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.