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Rochester weather in April

Average highs of 57°F, lows of 37°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Rochester’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 57°F and lows of 37°F. That is 13° warmer than March, and 2° below the yearly average high.

Average high
57°F
Average low
37°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
13
Snow
3.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:28 AM · 7:51 PM

April across the year

  1. 33°19°Jan
  2. 35°20°Feb
  3. 44°27°Mar
  4. 57°37°Apr
  5. 69°48°May
  6. 78°57°Jun
  7. 83°62°Jul
  8. 81°61°Aug
  9. 74°54°Sep
  10. 61°43°Oct
  11. 49°34°Nov
  12. 39°25°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 3 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March44°F27°F2.5 in
April57°F37°F3.0 in
May69°F48°F2.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Rochester in April?

Average highs are 57°F and average lows 37°F, for a daily mean of 47°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Rochester in April?

April averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Rochester in April?

Yes, about 3.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Rochester in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:28 AM and sets about 7:51 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Rochester?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. April is cool.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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