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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 71/100

Philadelphia in April

Good · 71/100
High / low65° / 43°daily averages
Precipitation4.1 in11 wet days
Cloud cover38%monthly average
39.95° N, 75.16° WElevation 39 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goPhiladelphia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71April
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
April: high / low65° / 43°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Philadelphia averages daytime highs of 65° and night-time lows of 43° — mild weather by day. Expect around 4.1 in of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Days are 6.8° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 5.3°.

April scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Philadelphia.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 19:39 local time, giving 13 h 15 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 72 minutes over the month.

Why 71/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%23%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Philadelphia this month

Camden
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Camden

New Jersey · 3.0 mi SE
65°Apr high
11wet days
71score
Camden
Pennsauken
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Pennsauken

New Jersey · 5.6 mi E
65°Apr high
11wet days
71score
Pennsauken
King of Prussia
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King of Prussia

Pennsylvania · 16 mi NW
64°Apr high
11wet days
70score
King of Prussia
ivTop of the table

United States's best in April

Where to go in April
Sierra Vista
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Sierra Vista

Arizona
77°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Sierra Vista
Nogales
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2

Nogales

Arizona
78°Apr high
1wet day
95score
Nogales
Pahrump
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Pahrump

Nevada
75°Apr high
2wet days
95score
Pahrump
Long Beach
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Long Beach

California
70°Apr high
3wet days
94score
Long Beach
·Questions

Philadelphia in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Philadelphia?

April scores 71/100 for Philadelphia, which we rate as good. Average highs are 65°F with 11 wet days.

How warm is Philadelphia in April?

Daytime highs average 65°F and night-time lows 43°F in April.

Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in April?

Philadelphia receives about 4.1 in of precipitation in April, falling on around 11 days.