Washington weather in April
April is a fair month to visit Washington: highs of 13°C (56°F) and about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (40°F) and cloud cover 75% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with March, it is warmer and drier; May brings highs of 18°C (64°F) and 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Seattle, the largest city in Washington. See below for other places.
Is April a good time to visit Washington?
fair month Weather score 49/100.
April is a fair month in Washington. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Washington in April?
Some rain is normal: about 95 mm (3.7 in) falls in an average April. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Washington in April?
Days average 13°C (56°F) and nights 5°C (40°F).
Washington weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 174 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 108 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 138 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | 75% | fair |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 70 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm | 68% | best |
| July | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 19 mm | 47% | best |
| August | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 29 mm | 48% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm | 53% | best |
| October | 15°C (58°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 125 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 10°C (49°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 188 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (44°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 175 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Washington in April
Weather can differ a lot within Washington: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Tri-Cities | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Spokane | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Tacoma | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Vancouver | 13°C (56°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 119 mm | fair |
| Bellevue | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Kent | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Everett | 13°C (55°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Renton | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Federal Way | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 95 mm | fair |
| Spokane Valley | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Yakima | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm | fair |