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Weather · April

Syracuse weather in April

Average highs of 56°F, lows of 36°F and 3.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Syracuse’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 56°F and lows of 36°F. That is 14° warmer than March, and 1° below the yearly average high.

Average high
56°F
Average low
36°F
Precipitation
3.5 in
Wet days
15
Snow
3.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:23 AM · 7:45 PM

April across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 34°18°Feb
  3. 42°25°Mar
  4. 56°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 77°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°53°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 48°33°Nov
  12. 37°24°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 15 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
March42°F25°F3.0 in
April56°F36°F3.5 in
May69°F47°F3.4 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Syracuse in April?

Average highs are 56°F and average lows 36°F, for a daily mean of 46°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Syracuse in April?

April averages 3.5 in of precipitation over about 15 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Syracuse in April?

Yes, about 3.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Syracuse in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:23 AM and sets about 7:45 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Syracuse?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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