Planning a trip to Pittsburgh in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 108 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pittsburgh has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Pittsburgh in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pittsburgh for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +59°F.
Is Pittsburgh warm or cold in April?
Pittsburgh is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +43°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 Pittsburgh:
Climate in Pittsburgh in April
Pittsburgh weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+63°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
-8°F
+18°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+91°F
Rainfall
87 mm
108 mm
124 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
66%
66%
71%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
5
Cloudy days
9
7
6
Rainy days
12
17
19
Snowy days
5
1
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 108 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 66%.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 5 sunny days during the month.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Pittsburgh in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Pittsburgh is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Pittsburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Pittsburgh wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Pittsburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Pittsburgh?
This is the weather in Pittsburgh in April 2023:
1 April
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+69°F
2 April
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+51°F
3 April
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+70°F
4 April
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+75°F
5 April
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+86°F
6 April
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+81°F
7 April
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+52°F
8 April
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+56°F
9 April
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+62°F
10 April
☀️
+70°F
11 April
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+73°F
12 April
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+80°F
13 April
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+84°F
14 April
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+84°F
15 April
🌧️
+77°F
16 April
☁️
+80°F
17 April
🌧️
+56°F
18 April
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+52°F
19 April
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+68°F
20 April
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+84°F
21 April
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+83°F
22 April
🌧️
+72°F
23 April
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+51°F
24 April
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+49°F
25 April
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+57°F
26 April
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+59°F
27 April
☀️
+68°F
28 April
🌧️
+63°F
29 April
🌧️
+62°F
30 April
🌧️
+59°F
In April 2023 Pittsburgh had 17 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Pittsburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Pittsburgh in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+59°F) and the highest in 2012 (+66°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 782 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2006 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pittsburgh in April:
Is April a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
April is a really good time to go to Pittsburgh. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Pittsburgh.
Can you sunbathe in Pittsburgh in April?
April has mild temperatures in Pittsburgh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Pittsburgh rainy in April?
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, 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.
