Atlanta Weather - April


The weather in Atlanta in April is usually excellent, with many warm and sunny days, particularly toward the end of the month, when daily high temperatures can often reach the low 80s.

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The average daily high temperature in Atlanta in April is 71°F (22°C), ideal for outdoor sightseeing at local attractions such as Oakland Cemetery and Atlanta Botanical Garden, or for a walk or bike ride along the BeltLine, or for a day trip out of the city.

Spring is generally one of the best times of year to visit Atlanta, especially when the dogwoods and other flowering trees and plants are in bloom. The only downside is the fairly frequent spring rains (especially common in the afternoons). Bring an umbrella, or take advantage of one of Atlanta’s many indoor attractions, shopping, or other indoor activities when it rains.

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Temperature & Humidity In Atlanta In April

The average daily high temperature in Atlanta in April is 71°F (22°C). The average daily low is 51°F (11°C).

Temperatures in April are far less variable than during Atlanta’s winter months, although there is still some changeability in the weather.

You can typically expect the average daily high temperature to exceed 80°F (27°C) on about a week’s worth of days during April, such higher temperatures being more likely toward the end of the month.

You can also expect anywhere from a handful to a third of days during the average April to stay below 65°F (18°C). The rest of the month (at least half of days), the daily high will be in the upper 60s or 70s.

Humidity in Atlanta in April is typically at comfortable levels, and lower than at most other times of the year. The average relative humidity is 61%.

April Sunshine, Clouds & Rain In Atlanta

Sunshine in Atlanta in April averages 9 hours per day (average day length in April is 13 hours). Rain averages 4.5 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 10 days.

April weather is generally sunny. In a usual year, around half of days during April will be clear all day, with only a few days completely overcast.

The rest of the month brings days of mixed weather, often consisting of long stretches of sunny weather but also a few hours when it is cloudy (or raining). Occasional fog is possible.

The average UV index in April is 8.

Sunrise & Sunset Times In Atlanta

Sunrise

In April, the sun rises at around 7:25am at the beginning of the month and at 6:50am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 7am at the start of the month, and by 6:25am at the end.

Sunset

The sun sets at around 8pm at the start of the month, and at around 8:20pm by its end. It gets dark by around 8:25pm at the beginning of the month, and by 8:45pm at its end.

Day Length

The amount of full daylight in April averages around 13 hours per day, plus an additional 25 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.