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Albany weather in April

Average highs of 59°F, lows of 37°F and 3.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Albany’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 59°F and lows of 37°F. That is 14° warmer than March, and 0° below the yearly average high.

Average high
59°F
Average low
37°F
Precipitation
3.1 in
Wet days
12
Snow
1.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:14 AM · 7:35 PM

April across the year

  1. 33°16°Jan
  2. 36°18°Feb
  3. 45°26°Mar
  4. 59°37°Apr
  5. 71°48°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 84°62°Jul
  8. 82°61°Aug
  9. 74°53°Sep
  10. 62°41°Oct
  11. 49°32°Nov
  12. 38°23°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 12 days this month.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March45°F26°F3.1 in
April59°F37°F3.1 in
May71°F48°F3.4 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Albany in April?

Average highs are 59°F and average lows 37°F, for a daily mean of 48°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Albany in April?

April averages 3.1 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Albany in April?

Yes, about 1.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Albany in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:14 AM and sets about 7:35 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Albany?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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