Avg high
16°C
Avg low
6°C
Rainfall
125 mm
Rain days
12.7
Sunshine
8.8 h/day
Daylight
13.1 h
What to pack for New York City in April
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 67%; max daily wind around 25 km/h.
How April compares
Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.
New York City in April: the details
In April, New York City sees average daytime highs of 16°C (60°F) and overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Rainfall totals roughly 125 mm across 12.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.8 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 67%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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