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Washington in April

One of the best months — score 91 of 100

Typical April days in Washington reach about 68°F with nights near 48°F.

What to pack for Washington in April

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical April.

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April vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Washington

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.