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Oklahoma City in April
Oklahoma City warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 63°F in March, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 49°F (9°C), about 13°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Oklahoma City's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 63°F in March.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (April – June), which brings about 13.0 in (331 mm) in total.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 81/100.
- Comfort holds steady from March (87 → 87/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oklahoma City in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Tower Theatre
Restored 1937 movie house with a neon marquee on Route 66's 23rd Street.
Milk Bottle Grocery
Tiny 1930 building topped with a giant milk bottle on Route 66.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Stockyards City steakhouse open since 1910.
Picasso Cafe
Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.
Why now April scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Downtown gardens around the cylindrical Crystal Bridge conservatory.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Lake Hefner in April~8 mi · highs 73°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wichita Mountains in April~84 mi · highs 75°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tulsa in April~98 mi · highs 72°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Dallas in April~190 mi · highs 77°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown OKC & Bricktown.
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.
Oklahoma City in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Oklahoma City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
How hot is Oklahoma City in April?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oklahoma City in April?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Oklahoma City in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Oklahoma City
Routes in season in April
- Oklahoma Route 66 Mar – May
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