Washington, D. C. Weather in April

What's the weather like in Washington, D. C. (Washington, D.C.) in April 2025?

The climate in Washington, D. C. during April can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

April is in the spring in Washington, D. C. and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Washington, D. C. weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.7°C 65.6°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average April is the 3rd driest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. average temperature in April

April rainfall

Washington, D. C. average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Washington, D. C. average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Washington, D. C. in April 2024.

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Washington, D. C. weather stats

Washington, D. C. weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 10hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: August 103mm 4.1ins
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