Bridgewater Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Bridgewater

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
8.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
91 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Bridgewater April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bridgewater, with average highs near 8.4°C and lows around 0.3°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Bridgewater April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bridgewater. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Bridgewater was 2010 — when the month averaged 6.8°C — while the coldest were 1997, 2003 and 2015 at 2.5°C. Typical April days reach 8.4°C with nights near 0.3°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.2°C→5.2°C+1°C
Max Temp8.2°C→9.3°C+1.1°C
Min Temp0.2°C→1.2°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–3.3°C8 yr (18%)
3.3°C–4.5°C18 yr (40%)
4.5°C–5.8°C16 yr (36%)
5.8°C–7.0°C3 yr (7%)

Bridgewater April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Bridgewater, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2019 with 212 mm, while the driest was 2010 at 32 mm.

Bridgewater April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bridgewater during April averages 83%. The most humid April was 1983 at 88%, and the least humid was 2003 at 77%.

Bridgewater April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bridgewater. The sunniest April was 1985 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 3.3.

Bridgewater April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bridgewater during April is 1.2 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1997, 2007 and 2020, among others at 1.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2010, 2017 and 2023, among others at 1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Bridgewater

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Bridgewater

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bridgewater Weather by Month

Bridgewater April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.4°C4.0°C4.1°C4.5°C5.0°C+0.6°C
Avg High8.4°C8.1°C8.1°C8.6°C9.0°C+0.6°C
Avg Low0.4°C-0.2°C0.1°C0.5°C1.0°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain82 mm73 mm102 mm99 mm103 mm+21 mm

Extreme April Records in Bridgewater

🔥Warmest April20.6°C2004
🧊Coldest April-9.1°C1995
🌧️Wettest April212 mm2019
🏜️Driest April32 mm2010
🌬️Windiest April1.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Bridgewater have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -9.1°C (1995) to a record high of 20.6°C (2004).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm, with a wettest year of 212 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Bridgewater?

A good time to visit Bridgewater

April is a good time to visit Bridgewater, with days averaging 8.4°C and nights around 0.3°C (mean 4.4°C, cooler than Bridgewater's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Bridgewater's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bridgewater Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bridgewater, with average highs near 8.4°C and lows around 0.3°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 91 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 91 mm of rainfall in Bridgewater, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 212 mm (2019), and the driest just 32 mm (2010). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 1.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.2°C to 9.3°C and overnight lows from 0.2°C to 1.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Bridgewater, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.9°C5.0°C1.1°C16.7°C-3.1°C148 mm83%1.1 m/s4.1
20249.3°C4.9°C0.5°C15.1°C-3.2°C75 mm81%1.2 m/s5.1
20239.7°C5.3°C0.9°C14.8°C-3.9°C44 mm81%1 m/s5
20228.9°C5.2°C1.5°C13.4°C-2.7°C120 mm84%1.1 m/s4.2
20219.7°C5.8°C1.9°C17.1°C-3.5°C113 mm84%1.3 m/s4.5
20207.3°C3.5°C-0.2°C13.5°C-3.3°C117 mm81%1.4 m/s4.7
2019 🌧️8.0°C4.4°C0.8°C14.2°C-3.7°C212 mm84%1.2 m/s3.8
20187.9°C3.9°C-0.1°C18.9°C-5.0°C155 mm82%1.2 m/s4.2
20179.2°C4.9°C0.6°C18.7°C-4.6°C63 mm85%1 m/s4.5
20168.0°C3.6°C-0.7°C18.0°C-8.8°C99 mm79%1.3 m/s5.1
20156.4°C2.5°C-1.3°C12.8°C-8.1°C92 mm86%1.1 m/s4.5
20148.1°C4.1°C0.2°C15.7°C-4.2°C97 mm85%1.2 m/s4.2
20138.4°C4.2°C-0.1°C15.2°C-4.2°C73 mm82%1.2 m/s4.5
20129.9°C5.9°C1.9°C15.5°C-1.9°C65 mm83%1.1 m/s4.5
20119.0°C5.0°C1.0°C16.9°C-3.7°C101 mm85%1.2 m/s3.9
2010 🔥10.9°C6.8°C2.8°C17.8°C-2.0°C32 mm84%1 m/s4.4
20099.1°C5.0°C0.9°C20.4°C-3.9°C128 mm84%1.1 m/s4.7
20089.8°C5.1°C0.5°C16.2°C-3.0°C63 mm82%1.1 m/s4.9
20076.7°C3.1°C-0.5°C15.4°C-3.2°C137 mm82%1.4 m/s4.2
20068.5°C4.7°C0.9°C14.3°C-2.1°C101 mm83%1.2 m/s4.3
20058.7°C4.4°C0.1°C17.2°C-3.3°C98 mm83%1.1 m/s4.6
20047.9°C4.0°C0.1°C20.6°C-3.5°C128 mm86%1 m/s3.8
20036.8°C2.5°C-1.8°C17.3°C-6.5°C89 mm77%1 m/s4.8
20028.0°C4.0°C0.0°C15.6°C-3.5°C89 mm82%1.2 m/s4.1
20016.9°C3.1°C-0.6°C13.9°C-3.8°C47 mm82%1.1 m/s4.4
20008.7°C4.8°C0.9°C15.3°C-3.4°C139 mm84%1.2 m/s3.3
19998.1°C4.2°C0.3°C13.8°C-4.2°C46 mm81%1.2 m/s4.5
19989.0°C5.0°C1.0°C17.2°C-2.5°C93 mm83%1.1 m/s4.4
1997 ❄️6.3°C2.5°C-1.3°C13.5°C-6.6°C44 mm81%1.4 m/s4.6
19967.4°C3.8°C0.2°C14.3°C-4.7°C87 mm85%1.2 m/s4.5
19957.6°C3.2°C-1.2°C14.0°C-9.1°C71 mm82%1.1 m/s5.1
19949.9°C5.3°C0.7°C16.1°C-5.3°C129 mm82%1 m/s5
19938.2°C4.1°C0.1°C14.3°C-5.3°C84 mm85%1.1 m/s4.3
19927.0°C2.9°C-1.2°C17.2°C-5.8°C53 mm81%1.2 m/s5.2
19919.1°C4.4°C-0.3°C15.9°C-5.0°C43 mm81%1 m/s4.8
19908.7°C4.4°C0.1°C20.2°C-3.8°C80 mm83%1.2 m/s4.7
19897.6°C3.8°C-0.1°C14.6°C-3.2°C33 mm83%1.2 m/s4.7
19887.7°C3.9°C0.2°C13.9°C-4.6°C144 mm85%1.4 m/s4.9
19879.9°C5.4°C0.8°C18.5°C-3.2°C42 mm85%1 m/s4.9
19869.3°C5.4°C1.5°C15.9°C-3.5°C54 mm86%1 m/s5.2
19857.4°C3.2°C-1.0°C15.0°C-4.6°C55 mm80%1.2 m/s5.4
19848.3°C4.1°C0.0°C18.6°C-4.6°C129 mm86%1.4 m/s4.6
19839.0°C5.4°C1.7°C15.8°C-3.3°C80 mm88%1.1 m/s—
19827.4°C3.4°C-0.6°C15.1°C-5.8°C155 mm82%1.4 m/s—
19819.0°C5.0°C0.9°C15.0°C-6.1°C41 mm80%1.4 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bridgewater April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bridgewater in April?▼

The average high in April is around 8.4°C with lows near 0.3°C (mean 4.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bridgewater in April?▼

April averages 91 mm of rainfall in Bridgewater, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 212 mm in 2019.

What was the hottest April on record in Bridgewater?▼

The hottest April reached 20.6°C in 2004. The coldest dipped to -9.1°C in 1995.

Has April in Bridgewater gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.2°C to 9.3°C and overnight lows from 0.2°C to 1.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Bridgewater?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bridgewater and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 8.4°C daytime highs and 0.3°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Bridgewater?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Bridgewater, averaging 4.4°C.

What should I pack for Bridgewater in April?▼

For April in Bridgewater, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.4°C and lows of 0.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bridgewater humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Bridgewater in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 1.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 1.4 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Bridgewater?▼

The wettest April on record was 2019 with 212 mm. On average, April sees 91 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bridgewater behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.