Ames in April
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
11Rainy days (113 mm)
13:09 hDaylight
06:40Sunrise · 19:49 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 1°C | -8°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 9°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 17°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | -1°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ames in April?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Ames?
The best months are September, July, August, June.