If you plan to visit Rochester in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 93 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rochester has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Rochester in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rochester for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +14°C.
Is Rochester warm or cold in April?
Rochester is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +3°C.
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 Rochester:
Climate in Rochester in April
Rochester weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+13°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-24°C
-11°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
51 mm
93 mm
96 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
3
Cloudy days
10
8
11
Rainy days
8
14
16
Snowy days
10
4
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +13°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 93 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Rochester in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Rochester 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 Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 140 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rochester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Rochester 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 Rochester?
This is the weather in Rochester in April 2025:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+5°C
3 April
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+18°C
4 April
🌧️
+10°C
5 April
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+17°C
6 April
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+16°C
7 April
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+8°C
8 April
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+7°C
9 April
☀️
+10°C
10 April
☀️
+19°C
11 April
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+21°C
12 April
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+25°C
13 April
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+28°C
14 April
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+28°C
15 April
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+24°C
16 April
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+28°C
17 April
🌧️
+24°C
18 April
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+6°C
19 April
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+9°C
20 April
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+12°C
21 April
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+28°C
22 April
☁️
+21°C
23 April
☁️
+10°C
24 April
☁️
+9°C
25 April
☁️
+9°C
26 April
🌧️
+9°C
27 April
☀️
+13°C
28 April
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+17°C
29 April
🌧️
+12°C
30 April
🌧️
+14°C
In April 2025 Rochester had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 23%. 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 Years
This is how Rochester climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Rochester in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+12°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 704 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1454 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rochester in April:
Is April a good time to visit Rochester?
It’s always a good time to visit Rochester, 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 Rochester in April?
April has mild temperatures in Rochester. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Rochester rainy in April?
Rochester 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 Rochester in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rochester 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 Rochester, 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.
