Phoenix weather in April
Temperature, rain and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – April
What is the weather like in Phoenix in April?
In April, Phoenix is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Phoenix.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 59 min05:59 – 18:58
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Phoenix
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in April
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Phoenix in April: quick answers
Is Phoenix hot in April?
Yes. In April, Phoenix is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 14 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Phoenix in April?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences