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Syracuse in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Syracuse in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Syracuse in April 2026

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Syracuse, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in April. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Syracuse

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Syracuse has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Syracuse in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +63°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +55°F.

Is Syracuse warm or cold in April?

Syracuse is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°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 Syracuse:

Climate in Syracuse in April

Syracuse weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+43°F+57°F+68°F
Min. temperature
-11°F+10°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+91°F+93°F
Rainfall
61 mm102 mm118 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%66%67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
989
Rainy days
81518
Snowy days
1130

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 102 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 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 3 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Syracuse 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 Syracuse is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 141 mm, with a 60% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 18 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:
Syracuse wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Syracuse?

This is the weather in Syracuse in April 2024:
1 April
🌧️
+71°F
2 April
☀️
+48°F
3 April
☁️
+66°F
4 April
🌧️
+53°F
5 April
☁️
+67°F
6 April
☁️
+63°F
7 April
☁️
+49°F
8 April
☀️
+48°F
9 April
☀️
+54°F
10 April
☀️
+66°F
11 April
☁️
+71°F
12 April
☁️
+78°F
13 April
☀️
+84°F
14 April
☁️
+85°F
15 April
☁️
+84°F
16 April
☀️
+80°F
17 April
🌧️
+74°F
18 April
🌧️
+46°F
19 April
☁️
+43°F
20 April
☁️
+60°F
21 April
☁️
+85°F
22 April
☁️
+74°F
23 April
☁️
+54°F
24 April
🌧️
+50°F
25 April
☁️
+50°F
26 April
🌧️
+51°F
27 April
☁️
+61°F
28 April
☁️
+65°F
29 April
🌧️
+56°F
30 April
🌧️
+55°F
In April 2024 Syracuse had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+55°F) and the highest in 2012 (+61°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2021 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Syracuse in April:

Is April a good time to visit Syracuse?

It’s always a good time to visit Syracuse, 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 Syracuse in April?

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

Is Syracuse rainy in April?

Syracuse 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 Syracuse in April?

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

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Syracuse

Source of the data

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