April weather forecast
District of Columbia, USA

April in the District of Columbia is a celebration of spring in its full glory. As temperatures rise, the city vibrates with warmth and renewed life. April sees a significant departure from the colder months, with temperatures comfortably settling between the mid-50s°F and the high 60s°F, a stark contrast to the cooler March.

Rainfall becomes more frequent in April, nourishing the budding plants and flowers. These showers, while sometimes sudden, contribute to the lush greenery that begins to dominate the city's landscape. Umbrellas and light rain jackets are often essentials for those traversing the city during this month.

A highlight of April in Washington, D.C. is undoubtedly the National Cherry Blossom Festival. By this month, the cherry trees are in full bloom, cloaking the city in mesmerizing shades of pink and white. This natural spectacle, combined with the gentle warmth of the month, attracts both locals and tourists to the outdoors, making the Tidal Basin and surrounding areas particularly popular destinations.

Daylight hours continue to lengthen, offering extended opportunities for sightseeing and exploration. The sun casts a golden hue over the city's monuments and landmarks, making April an ideal month for photography enthusiasts.

As April progresses, the chill of March becomes a distant memory, and the anticipation of the warmer days of May grows. Throughout the District of Columbia, this month's weather remains uniformly spring-like, without any notable deviations in conditions from one area to another.

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• Washington - April »
  April and July, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Washington, District of Columbia. In Washington, in April, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Shepherd Park - April »
  In Shepherd Park in April, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shepherd Park in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Colonial Village - April »
  On the first day of April in Colonial Village sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of April, in Colonial Village, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.
• Hawthorne - April »
  In Hawthorne in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Hawthorne, District of Columbia, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:32 pm.