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St Louis in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in St Louis in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for St Louis, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in St Louis in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Rainy
Planning a trip to St Louis in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 113 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in St Louis

Average weather

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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
113 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Louis has good weather in April.

Average temperature in St Louis in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Louis for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.

Is St Louis warm or cold in April?

St Louis is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +48°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 St Louis:

Climate in St Louis in April

St Louis weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+57°F+68°F+77°F
Min. temperature
-6°F+23°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+91°F+93°F
Rainfall
96 mm113 mm130 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%64%68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
787
Cloudy days
966
Rainy days
131517
Snowy days
200

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +68°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 96 mm to 113 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 7 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in St Louis in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St Louis is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in St Louis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
St Louis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in St Louis?

This is the weather in St Louis in April 2023:
1 April
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+69°F
2 April
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+70°F
3 April
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+77°F
4 April
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+85°F
5 April
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+81°F
6 April
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+54°F
7 April
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+61°F
8 April
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+66°F
9 April
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+70°F
10 April
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+75°F
11 April
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+79°F
12 April
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+81°F
13 April
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+80°F
14 April
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+81°F
15 April
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+77°F
16 April
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+67°F
17 April
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+67°F
18 April
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+75°F
19 April
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+83°F
20 April
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+80°F
21 April
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+68°F
22 April
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+63°F
23 April
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+57°F
24 April
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+62°F
25 April
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+69°F
26 April
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+66°F
27 April
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+67°F
28 April
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+72°F
29 April
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+69°F
30 April
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+66°F
In April 2023 St Louis had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how St Louis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in St Louis in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 666 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1575 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Louis in April:

Is April a good time to visit St Louis?

April is a really good time to go to St Louis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit St Louis.

Can you sunbathe in St Louis in April?

April has mild temperatures in St Louis. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is St Louis rainy in April?

St Louis 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 St Louis in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Louis in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in St Louis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St Louis, 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.