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Palo Alto weather in April

Average highs of 70°F, lows of 45°F and 1.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Palo Alto’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 70°F and lows of 45°F. That is 4° warmer than March, and 0° below the yearly average high.

Average high
70°F
Average low
45°F
Precipitation
1.0 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
6:33 AM · 7:42 PM

April across the year

  1. 58°39°Jan
  2. 61°41°Feb
  3. 66°44°Mar
  4. 70°45°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 79°53°Jun
  7. 79°56°Jul
  8. 79°55°Aug
  9. 80°53°Sep
  10. 74°48°Oct
  11. 64°43°Nov
  12. 58°39°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March66°F44°F2.2 in
April70°F45°F1.0 in
May73°F50°F0.40 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Palo Alto in April?

Average highs are 70°F and average lows 45°F, for a daily mean of 57°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palo Alto in April?

April averages 1.0 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palo Alto in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:33 AM and sets about 7:42 PM, for roughly 13.1 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Palo Alto?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palo Alto station (1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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