The weather in April in Washington

It's pleasantly warm in April in Washington with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in Washington. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Washington, United States. 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 31°C in 2019, Washington reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Washington

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

April weather comparison

  Washington New York
Average temperature 20°C 17°C
Max. temperature 23°C 22°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 87 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 12 days 11 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Washington with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Washington is around 21°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.

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.

Check out the climate of Washington for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Washington is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Washington to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in April in Washington

Temperature in April in Washington over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Washington, United States. 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 Washington

Total precipitation in April in Washington over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Washington

Snowfall in April in Washington per year

Daily UV index in April in Washington

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

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