Livingston Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Livingston

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
9.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.5°C
Avg Temp
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6.2°C
Avg Rain
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62 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Livingston April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Livingston, with average highs near 9.9°C and lows around 2.5°C (mean 6.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Livingston April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Livingston. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Livingston was 2011 — when the month averaged 9.2°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 3.5°C. Typical April days reach 9.9°C with nights near 2.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.7°C→6.7°C+1°C
Max Temp9.6°C→10.7°C+1.1°C
Min Temp1.8°C→2.8°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–4.8°C7 yr (16%)
4.8°C–6.5°C18 yr (40%)
6.5°C–8.3°C17 yr (38%)
8.3°C–10.0°C3 yr (7%)

Livingston April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Livingston, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2024 with 132 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 17 mm.

Livingston April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Livingston during April averages 87%. The most humid April was 2018 at 90%, and the least humid was 2021 at 82%.

Livingston April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Livingston. The sunniest April was 2021 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1996 at 2.8.

Livingston April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Livingston during April is 3.4 m/s. The windiest April was 1991 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.6 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Livingston

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Livingston

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Livingston Weather by Month

Livingston April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.5°C6.0°C6.6°C6.4°C6.8°C+1.3°C
Avg High9.3°C9.5°C10.3°C10.0°C10.8°C+1.5°C
Avg Low1.7°C2.5°C3.0°C2.7°C2.8°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain51 mm75 mm66 mm62 mm54 mm+3 mm

Extreme April Records in Livingston

🔥Warmest April20.7°C2003
🧊Coldest April-5.6°C2018
🌧️Wettest April132 mm2024
🏜️Driest April17 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April4.4 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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

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April has ranged from a record low of -5.6°C (2018) to a record high of 20.7°C (2003).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 62 mm, with a wettest year of 132 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Livingston?

A good time to visit Livingston

April is a good time to visit Livingston, with days averaging 9.9°C and nights around 2.5°C (mean 6.2°C, cooler than Livingston's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Livingston'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 →

Livingston Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Livingston, with average highs near 9.9°C and lows around 2.5°C (mean 6.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 62 mm of rainfall in Livingston, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 132 mm (2024), and the driest just 17 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 3.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.5 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 9.6°C to 10.7°C and overnight lows from 1.8°C to 2.8°C over the same span.
April Weather in Livingston, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.9°C8.5°C4.1°C20.7°C0.7°C41 mm84%2.9 m/s4.3
2024 🌧️10.1°C6.7°C3.3°C14.7°C-1.1°C132 mm88%4 m/s3.3
202310.5°C6.7°C3.0°C13.8°C-2.7°C61 mm87%3 m/s3.6
202211.0°C7.1°C3.1°C16.3°C-2.6°C52 mm85%3.1 m/s3.7
20219.1°C4.7°C0.3°C15.8°C-3.7°C17 mm82%2.6 m/s4.6
202011.1°C6.9°C2.7°C16.8°C-1.7°C18 mm85%3.3 m/s4.4
201911.4°C7.4°C3.4°C19.3°C-2.0°C49 mm86%3.4 m/s3.9
20189.3°C6.3°C3.2°C15.8°C-5.6°C81 mm90%3.7 m/s3.3
201710.2°C6.3°C2.4°C13.8°C-2.7°C21 mm86%3.7 m/s3.8
20168.2°C4.8°C1.3°C13.9°C-2.1°C86 mm86%3.1 m/s3.6
201510.6°C6.3°C2.1°C16.8°C-2.9°C45 mm87%3.1 m/s4.4
201410.9°C7.7°C4.4°C16.0°C0.5°C88 mm89%3.7 m/s3.2
20138.0°C4.6°C1.3°C12.4°C-3.2°C75 mm86%4.2 m/s3.6
20128.0°C4.7°C1.4°C10.6°C-3.0°C91 mm88%3 m/s3.3
2011 🔥13.1°C9.2°C5.3°C17.8°C2.1°C38 mm86%3.5 m/s4.1
201010.3°C6.5°C2.6°C15.2°C-4.0°C48 mm87%3 m/s3.8
200911.6°C7.9°C4.1°C15.8°C1.5°C57 mm88%3.4 m/s3.5
20089.0°C5.6°C2.1°C14.7°C-1.9°C78 mm87%3.5 m/s3.4
200713.0°C8.9°C4.8°C18.9°C-0.5°C26 mm87%3.3 m/s4.1
20068.9°C5.4°C2.0°C14.3°C-2.8°C44 mm87%3.8 m/s4
20059.8°C6.5°C3.2°C14.5°C-1.4°C89 mm88%4.2 m/s3.7
200410.7°C7.3°C4.0°C15.9°C-1.3°C84 mm89%3.5 m/s3.2
200312.0°C8.0°C3.9°C20.7°C-2.0°C49 mm86%3 m/s3.7
200210.7°C6.9°C3.1°C15.3°C-1.5°C60 mm87%3.4 m/s3.4
20018.5°C4.9°C1.4°C11.9°C-2.1°C73 mm88%3.3 m/s3.1
20008.5°C5.0°C1.6°C14.6°C-3.0°C95 mm88%3.2 m/s3.1
199910.6°C7.0°C3.5°C17.1°C-2.9°C75 mm88%3.5 m/s3.4
19987.9°C4.7°C1.5°C12.6°C-3.4°C107 mm88%3.6 m/s3.2
199710.8°C6.9°C3.0°C15.6°C-2.0°C38 mm86%3.5 m/s3.1
19969.4°C6.2°C3.0°C13.8°C-3.1°C85 mm89%3.6 m/s2.8
199510.0°C6.0°C2.1°C15.5°C-2.9°C38 mm87%3.7 m/s3.3
19948.9°C5.3°C1.6°C14.1°C-1.6°C71 mm88%4 m/s3.4
199310.2°C6.7°C3.3°C20.4°C-0.2°C116 mm89%3.5 m/s2.9
19928.9°C5.7°C2.5°C13.0°C-2.1°C86 mm88%4.2 m/s3.1
19919.1°C5.4°C1.8°C15.0°C-3.0°C81 mm86%4.4 m/s3.3
19909.7°C6.0°C2.3°C19.6°C-3.2°C53 mm86%4 m/s3.5
19897.8°C4.3°C0.8°C11.7°C-2.8°C47 mm85%3.1 m/s3.2
19889.9°C6.1°C2.2°C14.8°C-3.1°C62 mm86%2.9 m/s3.3
198710.9°C7.3°C3.8°C19.0°C-1.0°C61 mm89%3.5 m/s3.2
1986 ❄️6.9°C3.5°C0.0°C12.4°C-3.6°C65 mm87%3.5 m/s3
19859.2°C5.6°C2.1°C14.2°C-3.0°C77 mm87%3.7 m/s2.9
198410.8°C6.4°C2.0°C20.4°C-2.5°C28 mm86%3.2 m/s3.9
19837.5°C4.1°C0.8°C11.2°C-3.0°C57 mm86%3.1 m/s—
198210.4°C6.5°C2.6°C14.5°C-2.5°C37 mm85%3.2 m/s—
198110.3°C5.8°C1.3°C15.6°C-4.0°C25 mm86%2.8 m/s—

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

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Livingston April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Livingston in April?▼

The average high in April is around 9.9°C with lows near 2.5°C (mean 6.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Livingston in April?▼

April averages 62 mm of rainfall in Livingston, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 132 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest April on record in Livingston?▼

The hottest April reached 20.7°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -5.6°C in 2018.

Has April in Livingston 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 9.6°C to 10.7°C and overnight lows from 1.8°C to 2.8°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Livingston?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Livingston and one of the drier months, so plan for around 9.9°C daytime highs and 2.5°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Livingston?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Livingston, averaging 6.2°C.

What should I pack for Livingston in April?▼

For April in Livingston, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.9°C and lows of 2.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Livingston humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Livingston in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.4 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.4 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Livingston?▼

The wettest April on record was 2024 with 132 mm. On average, April sees 62 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 Livingston 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.