Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Lawrence in April
Lawrence warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 55°F in March, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 84/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Lawrence's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and September & October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 75/100.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in March to 84/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lawrence in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Liberty Hall
Historic downtown venue showing indie films and hosting concerts.
KU Natural History Museum
Home to a famous 1890s panorama of North American wildlife and fossils.
Free State Brewing Company
Kansas's first legal brewery since Prohibition, opened in 1989 on Mass Street.
Spencer Museum of Art
Free university museum with a wide collection from Asian art to American painting.
Clinton State Park
Lakeside park with mountain-bike trails and swimming just west of town.
Why now April scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in April
- Kansas City in April~36 mi · highs 67°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Springfield in April~161 mi · highs 67°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Omaha in April~162 mi · highs 63°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Branson in April~195 mi · highs 69°F, 5.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lawrence in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Lawrence?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
How hot is Lawrence in April?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lawrence in April?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.3 in (998 mm).
What should I pack for Lawrence in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Kansas City to Omaha Apr – Oct
Planning Lawrence in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.