April weather in Iowa City, IA
The average temperature in Iowa City in April is 51.4°F (40.1°F–62.6°F). Average precipitation: 3.76 inches.
April is a spring month in Iowa City, and is warmer than the annual average of 51°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 8m. For travel, April is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
62.6°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Precipitation
3.76 in
Daylight
13h 8m
April records in Iowa City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 86.0°F (2003) | 21.2°F (2018) | 0.62 in (2026) |
| April 2 | 81.0°F (2003) | 15.3°F (2018) | 2.17 in (2024) |
| April 3 | 82.0°F (2011) | 20.1°F (2013) | 0.78 in (1999) |
| April 4 | 82.9°F (2005) | 16.2°F (2018) | 0.13 in (2003) |
| April 5 | 82.9°F (2000) | 19.9°F (2002) | 0.97 in (2017) |
| April 6 | 80.1°F (2021) | 19.0°F (1950) | 0.98 in (1951) |
| April 7 | 80.1°F (2020) | 16.2°F (2018) | 0.63 in (2021) |
| April 8 | 82.0°F (2001) | 17.2°F (2018) | 1.11 in (2008) |
| April 9 | 79.0°F (2017) | 17.1°F (1997) | 1.29 in (2026) |
| April 10 | 84.9°F (2011) | 22.1°F (2018) | 1.56 in (2021) |
| April 11 | 84.0°F (1996) | 24.1°F (2004) | 0.80 in (1951) |
| April 12 | 82.9°F (2014) | 24.1°F (2000) | 1.28 in (2005) |
| April 13 | 88.0°F (2006) | 19.9°F (1950) | 2.08 in (2014) |
| April 14 | 87.1°F (2003) | 21.0°F (1950) | 1.98 in (2012) |
| April 15 | 87.1°F (2002) | 21.9°F (1950) | 1.13 in (2026) |
| April 16 | 87.1°F (2004) | 17.1°F (1949) | 0.76 in (2024) |
| April 17 | 84.9°F (2004) | 19.0°F (1951) | 3.98 in (2013) |
| April 18 | 86.0°F (1948) | 24.1°F (1953) | 0.86 in (2008) |
| April 19 | 80.1°F (1948) | 25.0°F (1953) | 1.30 in (2000) |
| April 20 | 82.0°F (2001) | 24.3°F (2013) | 1.59 in (2025) |
| April 21 | 84.0°F (2019) | 23.0°F (1950) | 0.59 in (2002) |
| April 22 | 82.9°F (1950) | 29.1°F (2021) | 1.07 in (1999) |
| April 23 | 84.0°F (2022) | 27.0°F (1951) | 0.60 in (1952) |
| April 24 | 84.9°F (2009) | 26.2°F (2023) | 1.28 in (2010) |
| April 25 | 86.0°F (1949) | 32.0°F (1997) | 1.00 in (2007) |
| April 26 | 84.9°F (2021) | 28.2°F (2022) | 0.82 in (2009) |
| April 27 | 86.0°F (2021) | 27.0°F (1953) | 1.71 in (2014) |
| April 28 | 86.0°F (2004) | 27.0°F (1950) | 0.69 in (2012) |
| April 29 | 91.9°F (1952) | 30.2°F (2011) | 1.55 in (2019) |
| April 30 | 89.1°F (1952) | 30.9°F (2005) | 1.12 in (2003) |