Fort Dodge in April

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
11Rainy days (111 mm)
13:10 hDaylight
06:42Sunrise · 19:52 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°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 (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-2° -11° J 1° -9° F 8° -2° M 16° 4° A 22° 11° M 27° 16° J 29° 18° J 27° 17° A 24° 12° S 17° 6° O 8° -2° N 1° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -2°C-11°C27 mm 6– – 4.3
February 1°C-9°C33 mm 6– – 4.3
March 8°C-2°C61 mm 8– – 5.4
April 16°C4°C111 mm 11– – 6.6
May 22°C11°C136 mm 13– – 7.0
June 27°C16°C141 mm 13– – 7.1
July 29°C18°C95 mm 10– – 7.7
August 27°C17°C107 mm 10– – 7.7
September 24°C12°C88 mm 9– – 7.9
October 17°C6°C67 mm 8– – 7.2
November 8°C-2°C48 mm 7– – 5.7
December 1°C-8°C38 mm 6– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fort Dodge in April?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 4°C.

When is the best time to visit Fort Dodge?

The best months are September, July, August.