The weather in April in Rochester

It's cool in April in Rochester with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Rochester. There’s too much chance of rain 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 Rochester, 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 30°C in 2017, Rochester reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 153 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,2 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in April for Rochester

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

April weather comparison

  Rochester New York
Average temperature 13°C 17°C
Max. temperature 19°C 22°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 153 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 17 days 11 days
Total snowfall 2,2 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Rochester with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Rochester is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°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 6 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester

Temperature in April in Rochester over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Rochester, 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 Rochester

Total precipitation in April in Rochester over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Rochester

Snowfall in April in Rochester per year

Daily UV index in April in Rochester

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Rochester, 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 Rochester by month

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