April weather forecast
Massachusetts, USA

April in Massachusetts is synonymous with the full bloom of spring. The month witnesses a considerable temperature upswing from the transitional fluctuations of March. Daytime temperatures frequently reach a comfortable range from 50°F (10°C) to 65°F (18.3°C), while nights remain cooler, occasionally dropping to 40°F (4.4°C) or slightly lower, especially in the western and interior regions.

Boston and other coastal regions, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean's tempering effects, often display the most consistent warmth during April. However, the more elevated areas, like the Berkshire Hills, take a tad longer to shake off the last chills of winter, especially during early April mornings.

The defining characteristic of April's weather is its rainfall. Often referred to as "April showers," the state receives a fair amount of rain, which aids in reviving the landscape, ensuring lush greenery and the blossoming of a myriad of flowers. While the rainy periods are interspersed with sunnier days, the cumulative effect is a vibrant, rejuvenated Massachusetts ready to embrace the impending summer.

April also sees a decline in the probability of snow, though a late-season snowfall isn't entirely out of the question, especially in the state's western and elevated parts. Such events, however, are short-lived and typically melt away quickly under the strengthening April sun.

As Massachusetts progresses from April to May, the palpable excitement for summer activities grows. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, and locals eagerly await May's warmth, as it signifies not just consistent warmth but also the plethora of summer activities and festivals that the state offers. By the end of April, the cold grip of winter is but a distant memory, and the warm embrace of summer is just on the horizon.

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• Boston - April »
  In Boston during April, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. The wettest months are March, April and December, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of rainfall.
• Worcester - April »
  In Worcester, in April, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Worcester, in April, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Springfield - April »
  In Springfield in April, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. April is the least humid month in Springfield, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Lowell - April »
  In Lowell during April, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Lowell, Massachusetts, in April, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cambridge - April »
  In Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The least humid month in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is April, with an average relative humidity of 69%.
• New Bedford - April »
  On the last day of April, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT. In New Bedford in April, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Brockton - April »
  In Brockton during April, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Brockton in April, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Quincy - April »
  In Quincy in April, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Quincy sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.
• Lynn - April »
  In Lynn, during April, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. The least humid month in Lynn is April, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Fall River - April »
  In Fall River during April, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Fall River in April, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Newton - April »
  On the first day of April in Newton sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. The least humid month in Newton, Massachusetts, is April, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Lawrence - April »
  In Lawrence, Massachusetts, in April, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lawrence, in April, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.