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Salt Lake City in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Salt Lake City in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Salt Lake City in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 66 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Salt Lake City in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City 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 -7°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +28°C.

Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in April?

Salt Lake City is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +4°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 Salt Lake City:

Climate in Salt Lake City in April

Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+11°C+16°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-12°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+30°C+36°C
Rainfall
53 mm66 mm68 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
63%59%56%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
111011
Rainy days
101314
Snowy days
520

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +16°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 59%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 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

Wind speed in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Salt Lake City, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Salt Lake City 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 23 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Salt Lake City?

This is the weather in Salt Lake City in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+13°C
2 April
☁️
+12°C
3 April
🌫️
+8°C
4 April
🌫️
+1°C
5 April
☁️
+3°C
6 April
☀️
+7°C
7 April
☀️
+13°C
8 April
☁️
+16°C
9 April
☁️
+19°C
10 April
☀️
+24°C
11 April
☀️
+26°C
12 April
☁️
+23°C
13 April
☁️
+22°C
14 April
☁️
+9°C
15 April
☀️
+14°C
16 April
☀️
+21°C
17 April
☀️
+22°C
18 April
🌧️
+19°C
19 April
☁️
+8°C
20 April
🌧️
+8°C
21 April
☁️
+9°C
22 April
🌧️
+9°C
23 April
☀️
+16°C
24 April
☁️
+16°C
25 April
🌧️
+11°C
26 April
☁️
+17°C
27 April
☁️
+20°C
28 April
☁️
+21°C
29 April
☀️
+26°C
30 April
☀️
+28°C
In April 2023 Salt Lake City had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Salt Lake City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Salt Lake City in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+14°C) and the highest in 2021 (+20°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in April:

Is April a good time to visit Salt Lake City?

It’s always a good time to visit Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City in April?

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

Is Salt Lake City rainy in April?

Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, 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.