Temperatures in April
It's warm in April in California with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for California in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in California with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 25°C, with nights close to 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in California will be around 28°C, with nights close to 13°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 10% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for California. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
California in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
20 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit California?
Want nice weather? Then April is a great time to be in California. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for California in April
With 36°C, California hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in California
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in California, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in California
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for California, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 3 days of rain in California.
Daily UV Index in April in California
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in California, 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 California Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in California, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in California Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in California, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for California
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in California. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in California by Month
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