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Weather · April

Flagstaff weather in April

Average highs of 59°F, lows of 28°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Flagstaff’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 59°F and lows of 28°F. That is 7° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
59°F
Average low
28°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Wet days
5
Snow
5.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
5:54 AM · 6:58 PM

April across the year

  1. 43°18°Jan
  2. 46°20°Feb
  3. 52°24°Mar
  4. 59°28°Apr
  5. 68°35°May
  6. 79°43°Jun
  7. 82°51°Jul
  8. 79°51°Aug
  9. 74°43°Sep
  10. 64°32°Oct
  11. 52°23°Nov
  12. 43°17°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

April is good for

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A look around town before you go.

April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March52°F24°F1.9 in
April59°F28°F0.90 in
May68°F35°F0.80 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Flagstaff and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Flagstaff in April?

Average highs are 59°F and average lows 28°F, for a daily mean of 44°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Flagstaff in April?

April averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Flagstaff in April?

Yes, about 5.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Flagstaff in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 5:54 AM and sets about 6:58 PM, for roughly 13.1 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Flagstaff?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. April is cool.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Ap station (3.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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