Verdict: Good month
New York Weather in April
April is mild-to-cool in New York, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, April is a solid month to visit New York.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
6°C / 43°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
126 mm
What to pack for New York in April
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
April against the rest of the year
Warmest in New York: Jul (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Jul (~14 rain days)
5°
-2°
Jan
7°
-2°
Feb
11°
2°
Mar
16°
6°
Apr
21°
11°
May
27°
17°
Jun
30°
21°
Jul
29°
20°
Aug
25°
16°
Sep
19°
11°
Oct
13°
4°
Nov
7°
0°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)