Grand Rapids in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Rapids
Average weather
☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grand Rapids has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Grand Rapids in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grand Rapids for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +48°F.
Is Grand Rapids warm or cold in April?
Grand Rapids is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Grand Rapids:
Climate in Grand Rapids in April
Grand Rapids weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+57°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
-8°F
0°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+93°F
Rainfall
46 mm
88 mm
96 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
69%
65%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
13
9
10
Rainy days
7
14
15
Snowy days
7
2
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +57°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 88 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Grand Rapids in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Grand Rapids is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Grand Rapids wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 3%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Grand Rapids?
This is the weather in Grand Rapids in April 2024:
1 April
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+55°F
2 April
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+49°F
3 April
☁️
+58°F
4 April
🌧️
+50°F
5 April
☁️
+70°F
6 April
☁️
+48°F
7 April
☀️
+50°F
8 April
☀️
+59°F
9 April
☀️
+66°F
10 April
☁️
+66°F
11 April
☁️
+70°F
12 April
☀️
+77°F
13 April
☀️
+78°F
14 April
☀️
+83°F
15 April
☁️
+80°F
16 April
🌧️
+74°F
17 April
🌨️
+42°F
18 April
☁️
+46°F
19 April
☀️
+55°F
20 April
🌧️
+73°F
21 April
🌧️
+71°F
22 April
☁️
+54°F
23 April
☁️
+44°F
24 April
☁️
+48°F
25 April
🌫️
+48°F
26 April
☀️
+50°F
27 April
☀️
+64°F
28 April
☁️
+61°F
29 April
☁️
+62°F
30 April
🌧️
+49°F
In April 2024 Grand Rapids had 9 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Grand Rapids climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Grand Rapids in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2012 (+62°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 519 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1616 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grand Rapids in April:
Is April a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
It’s always a good time to visit Grand Rapids, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Grand Rapids in April?
April has mild temperatures in Grand Rapids. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Grand Rapids rainy in April?
Grand Rapids is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Grand Rapids in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grand Rapids in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grand Rapids, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
