Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Ithaca in April
Ithaca warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 43°F in March, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (86 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and August & September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in March to 70/100.
- Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ithaca in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Taughannock Falls State Park
215-foot plunge falls at the end of an easy gorge trail, plus a rim overlook.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring or after rain.
Ithaca Farmers Market
Lakeside pavilion market with farm stands and prepared food from local vendors.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best saturday morning, Apr–Dec.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Gorge Trail beside a chain of cascades ending in a swimming hole.
Why now April scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Moosewood Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant since 1973 whose cookbooks shaped American meatless cooking.
Ithaca Beer Co.
Local brewery taproom with wood-fired food and the Flower Power IPA.
Nearby in April
- Keuka Lake in April~34 mi · highs 56°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in April~38 mi · highs 55°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in April~114 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hudson in April~139 mi · highs 58°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~401 m to Ithaca's ~121 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ithaca in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Ithaca?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 82 in May & June and August & September. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ithaca in April?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ithaca in April?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 42.2 in (1071 mm).
What should I pack for Ithaca in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Ithaca in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.