Pittsburgh in April

6.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
14Rainy days (118 mm)
13:05 hDaylight
06:48Sunrise · 19:53 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 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 (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -5° J 5° -4° F 10° 0° M 17° 6° A 22° 11° M 26° 16° J 28° 18° J 27° 17° A 24° 14° S 17° 7° O 11° 2° N 5° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C92 mm 12– – 3.9
February 5°C-4°C79 mm 11– – 4.5
March 10°C0°C108 mm 13– – 5.2
April 17°C6°C118 mm 14– – 6.3
May 22°C11°C123 mm 15– – 6.9
June 26°C16°C126 mm 14– – 7.1
July 28°C18°C116 mm 14– – 7.0
August 27°C17°C94 mm 12– – 7.4
September 24°C14°C101 mm 10– – 7.6
October 17°C7°C93 mm 11– – 6.8
November 11°C2°C88 mm 10– – 5.9
December 5°C-2°C89 mm 12– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Pittsburgh in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?

The best months are September, August, June, July.