April · United States
Best time to visit Empire State Building in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Empire State Building in April
Average temperature 10°C, 151 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Empire State Building scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 151 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Empire State Building raises its Art Deco spire over Midtown Manhattan, with an open-air deck on the 86th floor.
April in Empire State Building: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 151 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Empire State Building in April?
- In April, Empire State Building averages 10°C, 151 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Empire State Building?
- April earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Empire State Building in April?
- Expect about 151 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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