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Weather · April

Cedar Rapids weather in April

Average highs of 60°F, lows of 38°F and 3.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Cedar Rapids’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 60°F and lows of 38°F. That is 14° warmer than March, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
60°F
Average low
38°F
Precipitation
3.6 in
Wet days
12
Sunrise · sunset
6:26 AM · 7:46 PM

April across the year

  1. 28°11°Jan
  2. 33°16°Feb
  3. 46°27°Mar
  4. 60°38°Apr
  5. 71°50°May
  6. 80°60°Jun
  7. 83°63°Jul
  8. 81°60°Aug
  9. 75°52°Sep
  10. 62°40°Oct
  11. 46°28°Nov
  12. 33°17°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.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.

April is good for

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A look around town before you go.

April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March46°F27°F2.0 in
April60°F38°F3.6 in
May71°F50°F4.2 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Cedar Rapids in April?

Average highs are 60°F and average lows 38°F, for a daily mean of 49°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Cedar Rapids in April?

April averages 3.6 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:26 AM and sets about 7:46 PM, for roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap station (5.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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