April weather in Washington, VA
The average temperature in Washington in April is 53.2°F (41.1°F–65.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.01 inches. Average snowfall is 0.2 inches.
April is a spring month in Washington, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 1m. For travel, April is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
65.3°F
Avg Low
41.1°F
Precipitation
4.01 in
Snow
0.2 in
April records in Washington
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 82.9°F (2026) | 26.1°F (2003) | 1.11 in (2021) |
| April 2 | 84.0°F (2026) | 24.1°F (2021) | 0.97 in (1996) |
| April 3 | 82.9°F (2003) | 24.1°F (2021) | 1.72 in (2005) |
| April 4 | 84.0°F (2003) | 24.1°F (2021) | 0.78 in (2008) |
| April 5 | 86.0°F (2026) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.35 in (1998) |
| April 6 | 84.9°F (2023) | 25.0°F (2016) | 1.62 in (2022) |
| April 7 | 90.0°F (2010) | 23.0°F (2002) | 1.08 in (2017) |
| April 8 | 90.0°F (2010) | 23.0°F (2002) | 0.85 in (2003) |
| April 9 | 87.1°F (1999) | 24.1°F (2025) | 1.14 in (2000) |
| April 10 | 90.0°F (2001) | 25.0°F (2007) | 2.19 in (1998) |
| April 11 | 90.0°F (2013) | 27.0°F (2007) | 1.10 in (2021) |
| April 12 | 88.0°F (1996) | 32.0°F (2022) | 1.06 in (2024) |
| April 13 | 84.0°F (2023) | 30.9°F (2009) | 2.01 in (2004) |
| April 14 | 86.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (2016) | 0.64 in (2004) |
| April 15 | 84.9°F (2026) | 33.1°F (1997) | 1.08 in (2007) |
| April 16 | 91.0°F (2026) | 28.9°F (2014) | 2.32 in (2018) |
| April 17 | 91.0°F (2002) | 28.0°F (2014) | 3.93 in (2011) |
| April 18 | 93.9°F (2002) | 30.0°F (2018) | 0.57 in (2000) |
| April 19 | 87.1°F (2002) | 28.9°F (2001) | 1.19 in (2022) |
| April 20 | 90.0°F (2004) | 28.0°F (2022) | 2.63 in (2015) |
| April 21 | 88.0°F (2023) | 28.9°F (2022) | 2.08 in (2008) |
| April 22 | 87.1°F (2023) | 30.9°F (2013) | 1.52 in (2002) |
| April 23 | 88.0°F (1999) | 30.9°F (2021) | 1.24 in (2006) |
| April 24 | 87.1°F (2001) | 30.9°F (2021) | 0.65 in (2020) |
| April 25 | 87.1°F (2022) | 32.0°F (2012) | 1.54 in (2018) |
| April 26 | 91.9°F (2009) | 30.9°F (2023) | 1.33 in (2014) |
| April 27 | 90.0°F (2009) | 34.0°F (2001) | 0.68 in (2018) |
| April 28 | 90.0°F (2009) | 30.0°F (2022) | 0.80 in (1997) |
| April 29 | 89.1°F (2017) | 30.0°F (2022) | 1.73 in (2023) |
| April 30 | 93.9°F (2017) | 32.0°F (2010) | 1.91 in (2014) |