New York City in April
Season in April
Shoulder season
High season Shoulder Low season Dashed line: the year's monthly average
In April, passengers arriving at the airport ran at 1.011 times their year's monthly average (median of 2023–2025). High season means 1.10 times or more, and low season 0.90 times or less.
Source: passengers arriving at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia (BTS T-100 Domestic and International Segment, all carriers), US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) (www.transtats.bts.gov, checked ). It isn't a score. How the label works.
Typical April weather
- Average high
- 61.8 °F (16.6 °C)
- Average low
- 45.5 °F (7.5 °C)
- Rain in the month
- 4.09 in (103.9 mm)
- Days with 0.01 in of rain or more
- 11.4
Averages for 1991–2020, not a forecast. Any given year can differ.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, NY US (USW00094728), 1991–2020 normals (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked ).
How April 2027 scores in New York City
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Overall score
6*/10 (provisional)
6*/10 GoodThe main score for New York City in April 2027, from 1 to 10, where 10 is best for the visitor. Weather counts for 40%, crowds 25%, daylight 10% and uniqueness 25%. Air quality is shown on its own. How we score
Overall 6*/10: (0.4×6 + 0.25×5 + 0.1×9) ÷ 0.75 = 4.55 ÷ 0.75 = 6.07 → 6. *From three of the four aspects: uniqueness is not measured for this month, so the other three aspects' weights are scaled to add up to 1.
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Weather
6/10
6/10 MixedWeather 6/10: the average high is 61.8 °F with 103.9 mm of rain (1991–2020 normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)). That high is below the 70–86 °F comfort band, which costs 2.05 points; rain costs 2.08.
How this was scored
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, NY US (USW00094728), 1991–2020 normals (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked )
- The data file read (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked )
high 61.8 °F: −2.05 (below 70 °F, 1 point per 4 °F); rain 103.886 mm: −2.08; 10 − 2.05 − 2.08 = 5.87 → 6
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Crowds
5/10
5/10 ModerateCrowds 5/10, Moderate: in April, passengers arriving at the airport ran at 1.011 times their year's monthly average (median of 2023–2025), compared with the rest of New York City's year. Based on passengers arriving at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia (BTS T-100 Domestic and International Segment, all carriers), US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Airport passenger counts include residents and connecting passengers. Newark Liberty International (EWR), in New Jersey, isn't counted, so visitors who fly into Newark aren't either.
How this was scored
- passengers arriving at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia (BTS T-100 Domestic and International Segment, all carriers), US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) (www.transtats.bts.gov, checked )
- The data read (www.transtats.bts.gov, checked )
- The data read (www.transtats.bts.gov, checked )
2023: 1.025; 2024: 1.003; 2025: 1.011; median 1.011; 10 − 9 × (1.011 − 0.60) / 0.80 = 5.38 → 5
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Daylight
9/10
9/10 Long daysDaylight 9/10: in April 2027 the sun is up for 13 h 19 min a day on average, from sunrise to sunset at 40.78° N, 73.97° W (NOAA solar equations).
How this was scored
- Destination point 40.78° N, 73.97° W, the weather station's published coordinates (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked )
- Sunrise and sunset by the NOAA Solar Calculator equations, checked against NOAA's own Solar Calculator code (the US Naval Observatory's service didn't answer us) (gml.noaa.gov, checked )
mean of 30 days from sunrise to sunset: 13 h 19 min (13.31 h); 1 + 1.5 × (13.31 − 8) = 8.97 → 9
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Uniqueness
Not measured
Uniqueness: not measured. The New York City Tourism + Conventions events calendar didn't cover this month when it was checked. See How we score.
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Air quality
8/10
8/10 Mostly good airAir quality 8/10: 71 of 90 measured days in April (2023–2025) were in EPA's Good range for fine particles (PM2.5 at 9.0 µg/m³ or less), at 26 monitors within 25 miles. It isn't part of the overall score. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency, AirData (monitors operated by New Jersey State Department Of Environmental Protection and New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation).
How this was scored
- US Environmental Protection Agency, AirData (monitors operated by New Jersey State Department Of Environmental Protection and New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation) (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Union City High School monitor (34-017-0008-3), 3.5 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Jersey City Firehouse monitor (34-017-1003-1), 5.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Jersey City Firehouse monitor (34-017-1003-2), 5.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Jersey City Firehouse monitor (34-017-1003-3), 5.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Paterson monitor (34-031-0005-3), 14.1 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- Elizabeth Lab monitor (34-039-0004-2), 15.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 52 monitor (36-005-0110-1), 4.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 52 monitor (36-005-0110-24), 4.3 miles from the destination point, Other (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 52 monitor (36-005-0110-3), 4.3 miles from the destination point, Quality assurance (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 52 monitor (36-005-0110-4), 4.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 74 monitor (36-005-0112-4), 5.1 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- PFIZER LAB SITE monitor (36-005-0133-1), 7.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- PS 314 monitor (36-047-0052-4), 9.9 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- PS 274 monitor (36-047-0118-4), 6.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- JHS 126 monitor (36-047-0122-1), 4.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- EISENHOWER PARK monitor (36-059-0005-4), 20.3 miles from the destination point, General/background (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 45 monitor (36-061-0079-1), 2.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- IS 45 monitor (36-061-0079-2), 2.3 miles from the destination point, Quality assurance (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- PS 19 monitor (36-061-0128-1), 3.5 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- DIVISION STREET monitor (36-061-0134-4), 4.7 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- CCNY monitor (36-061-0135-4), 3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- QUEENS COLLEGE 2 monitor (36-081-0124-1), 8.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- QUEENS COLLEGE 2 monitor (36-081-0124-24), 8.3 miles from the destination point (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- QUEENS COLLEGE 2 monitor (36-081-0124-4), 8.3 miles from the destination point, General/background (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- RICHMOND POST OFFICE monitor (36-085-0055-1), 13.4 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- FRESHKILLS WEST monitor (36-085-0111-4), 18.3 miles from the destination point, Population exposure (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- The data read (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- The data read (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- The data read (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
- The data read (aqs.epa.gov, checked )
2023: 22 of 30 days Good; 2024: 23 of 30 days Good; 2025: 26 of 30 days Good; pooled 71 of 90 = 0.789; 1 + 9 × 0.789 = 8.10 → 8
This is a summary of past measurements, not health advice. For today's air, see AirNow or the local agency.
New York City through the year: scores out of 10, where 10 is best for the visitor; * marks a provisional score, explained on that month's page
| Aspect | Nov 2026 | Dec 2026 | Jan 2027 | Feb 2027 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 (this page) | May 2027 | Jun 2027 | Jul 2027 | Aug 2027 | Sep 2027 | Oct 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 5 | 4* provisional | 4* provisional | 5* provisional | 6* provisional | 7* provisional | 7* provisional | 7* provisional | 7* provisional | 7* provisional | 6* provisional |
| Weather | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Daylight | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Uniqueness | 10 | 9 | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured | – not measured |
| Air quality | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Scores summarize official data with the method on How we score. They aren't a recommendation, and any given year can differ.
When to go
April is spring in New York, and the tourism board's weather guide describes budding flowers, light winds and rain, with temperatures from cool to very warm. NOAA's normals for Central Park give the usual highs, lows, precipitation and snowfall. The New York International Auto Show runs into the first days of the month, and The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden continues until late in the month. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden says its flowering cherries bloom from late March or early April through mid May and that the weather affects the timing, so check the garden's updates close to your dates. New York City Ballet's spring season opens in the second half of the month.
Trip facts
- NOAA NCEI's monthly normals (1991-2020) list an average daily high of 61.8 and an average daily low of 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit for New York Central Park (listed by NCEI as New York Cntrl Pk Twr) in April. (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked )
- NOAA NCEI's monthly normals (1991-2020) list average monthly precipitation of 4.09 inches and average monthly snowfall of 0.4 inches for New York Central Park in April. (www.ncei.noaa.gov, checked )
- New York City Tourism + Conventions' weather guide says spring in New York City brings budding flowers, light winds and rain, with temperatures ranging from cool to very warm. (www.nyctourism.com, checked )
- New York City Tourism + Conventions' event listing shows the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St., from Mar 26, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027. (www.nyctourism.com, checked )
- The New York Botanical Garden's page for The Orchid Show lists it as February 6 through April 25, 2027. (www.nybg.org, checked )
- The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's flowering cherries FAQ says flowering cherries bloom at the Garden from late March or early April through mid May, that each tree remains in flower for just a week or so, and that temperature, precipitation and other variations in weather all contribute to the timing of the blooms. (www.bbg.org, checked )
- New York City Tourism + Conventions' annual events guide says you can see cherry blossoms at other spots in the City besides the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, including Central Park and Roosevelt Island. (www.nyctourism.com, checked )
- New York City Ballet's site lists its Spring 2027 season as Apr 20 - May 30. (www.nycballet.com, checked )
- New York City Tourism + Conventions' transportation page says the three major airports in the New York City area are John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, and that New York is an excellent walking city. (www.nyctourism.com, checked )
- JFK Airport's public transportation page says to take the subway or LIRR, just 20 minutes from NY Penn or Grand Central Madison to the AirTrain, and that AirTrain requires a separate fare from the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North Railroad. (www.jfkairport.com, checked )
- The MTA says the subway and bus fare is $3 for most riders and that, with tap and ride, you will pay for no more than $35 of subway and local bus rides in a 7-day period when you use the same OMNY Card, credit or debit card, or mobile device. (www.mta.info, checked )
- The Transportation Security Administration's REAL ID page says that starting May 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. (www.tsa.gov, checked )
- The New York City Office of Special Enforcement says short-term rentals in New York City are only legal if the host is living in the same unit or apartment with the guests, with a limit of two guests (not counting children under the age of 4), and that hosts are not allowed to rent out an entire apartment or home for fewer than 30 days. (www.nyc.gov, checked )
Flights
The tourism board lists JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty as the three major airports in the area, so compare flights into each against how you will reach your stay. JFK's own site says the subway or Long Island Rail Road connects to the AirTrain, which needs a separate fare. Domestic flyers should also read the TSA's REAL ID page, which says travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights. Check the airlines directly for current flight and route information.
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Where to stay
Compare how close each area is to the venues and gardens on your list and to a subway line, and check whether your dates overlap with the Auto Show, the orchid exhibition or the ballet season. If you are weighing a hotel against a rental, read the New York City Office of Special Enforcement's page on short-term rentals, which sets out when they are legal in the city. Look at cancellation terms before you choose.
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Getting around
The tourism board calls New York an excellent walking city and points to the subway and buses for longer trips. The MTA says tap and ride works on subways and buses and that fares are capped for the week when you use the same card or device, so stick to one payment method. The tourism board also says cherry blossoms can be seen in Central Park and on Roosevelt Island as well as in Brooklyn, so you can compare spots by how easily you can reach them.
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