April weather forecast
Austin, TX

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The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas
The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas

Weather in April

April provides an insight into the approaching warm season in Austin, with temperatures consistently on the rise from the March weather. However, rainfall remains relatively high. This can be understood as nature's last burst before shifting to the dry heat of the summer months. The pleasant mix of sunshine and occasional rain showers makes for invigorating weather, different from both rainy March and the increasingly hot May.

Temperature

Austin's transition into April sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in March to a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). An average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) marks the nights throughout April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Austin, Texas, in April, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Austin, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 77.2°F (25.1°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Austin?

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout April, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in April?

In Austin, the average day length in April is 12h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Austin, TX

Average temperature in April - Austin, TX
  • Average high temperature in April: 77.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Austin, TX

Average pressure in April - Austin, TX
  • Average pressure in April: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Austin, TX

Average wind speed in April - Austin, TX
  • Average wind speed in April: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Austin, TX

Average humidity in April - Austin, TX
  • Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in April
Austin, TX

Average rainfall in April - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in April
Austin, TX

Average rainfall days in April - Austin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Austin, TX

Average snowfall in April - Austin, TX
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.4").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Austin, TX

Average snowfall days in April - Austin, TX
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Austin, TX

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Austin, TX
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Austin, TX

Average sunshine days in April - Austin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Austin, TX

Average UV index in April - Austin, TX
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Austin, TX

Average cloud cover in April - Austin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in April
Austin, TX

Average visibility in April - Austin, TX
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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