April Weather in Washington

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Washington, United States, during April is characterized by an average temperature of 16°C (60°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 0°C (33°F). Typically, the humidity level in Washington throughout April hovers around 72%.

0°C (33°F)

Minimum temperature

16°C (60°F)

Average temperature

30°C (87°F)

Maximum temperature

72%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In April, Washington averages 125 mm (4.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 8 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 5 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 40 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 48% probability of sunny days during this period.

125 mm (4.9 inches)

Precipitation

8 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 40 minutes

Sunshine hours

48%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In April, the UV Index in Washington reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 2 4 7 9 10 10 8 6 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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