Temperatures in April
It's cool to moderate in April in Washington with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Washington 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 Washington with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 6°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Washington will be around 18°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 130 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Washington. 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.
Washington in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
130 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 7 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Washington?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Washington. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Washington in April
With 30°C, Washington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Washington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Washington, 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 Washington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Washington, 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 13 days of rain in Washington.
Daily Snowfall in April in Washington
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Washington, measured in centimetres. 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 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.
Temperature in April in Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Washington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Washington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in April in Washington per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Washington, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in April for Washington
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Washington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Washington by Month
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