Glendale Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Glendale

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
7 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
29%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Glendale April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glendale, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 12.8°C (mean 21.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

Glendale April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glendale. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Glendale was 1989 — when the month averaged 24.8°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 16.6°C. Typical April days reach 29.6°C with nights near 12.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.2°C→22.3°C+2.1°C
Max Temp28.7°C→30.8°C+2.1°C
Min Temp11.6°C→13.9°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–18.3°C3 yr (7%)
18.3°C–20.5°C12 yr (27%)
20.5°C–22.8°C24 yr (53%)
22.8°C–25.0°C6 yr (13%)

Glendale April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Glendale, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1988 with 38 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2022 and 2023, among others at 0 mm.

Glendale April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Glendale during April averages 29%. The most humid April was 1983 at 43%, and the least humid were 2018 and 2022 at 17%.

Glendale April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 7.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Glendale. The sunniest April was 2008 at 7.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 6.2.

Glendale April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Glendale during April is 2.4 m/s. The windiest April was 2011 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1992 at 1.9 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Glendale

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How April Ranks in Glendale

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Glendale Weather by Month

Glendale April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.1°C20.0°C20.8°C22.2°C22.2°C+1.1°C
Avg High29.7°C28.4°C29.2°C30.3°C30.6°C+0.9°C
Avg Low12.5°C11.6°C12.5°C14.0°C13.8°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain9 mm9 mm8 mm4 mm3 mm-6 mm

Extreme April Records in Glendale

🔥Warmest April40.5°C2012
🧊Coldest April2.2°C1999
🌧️Wettest April38 mm1988
🏜️Driest April0 mm1989
🌬️Windiest April2.8 m/s2011

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Glendale have risen by about 2.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 2.2°C (1999) to a record high of 40.5°C (2012).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm, with a wettest year of 38 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Glendale?

One of the best times to visit Glendale

April is one of the best times to visit Glendale. Expect days averaging 29.6°C and nights around 12.8°C (mean 21.2°C) — cooler than Glendale's yearly average — with low rainfall (7 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Glendale'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 →

Glendale Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glendale, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 12.8°C (mean 21.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 7 mm of rainfall in Glendale, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 38 mm (1988), and the driest just 0 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 29% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.2 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.7°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
April Weather in Glendale, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.9°C21.7°C13.5°C37.7°C6.6°C3 mm24%2.1 m/s7.2
202429.3°C21.2°C13.1°C36.1°C5.7°C13 mm32%2.2 m/s7.4
202330.2°C21.6°C12.9°C39.1°C2.7°C0 mm27%2.3 m/s7.4
202232.3°C23.4°C14.6°C36.8°C6.5°C0 mm17%2.6 m/s7.6
202132.4°C23.8°C15.2°C37.1°C11.7°C1 mm19%2.6 m/s7.4
202029.6°C21.5°C13.5°C39.6°C8.4°C2 mm37%2.2 m/s7.4
201930.5°C22.6°C14.8°C38.0°C10.0°C4 mm31%2.4 m/s7.1
201832.5°C24.4°C16.3°C38.0°C9.0°C0 mm17%2.5 m/s7.2
201731.2°C22.7°C14.1°C36.7°C7.7°C0 mm25%2.4 m/s7.3
201629.8°C22.1°C14.5°C36.6°C10.4°C12 mm26%2.5 m/s7.1
201530.1°C21.9°C13.7°C37.2°C8.4°C5 mm22%2.3 m/s7.3
201430.6°C22.3°C14.0°C36.7°C7.4°C1 mm19%2.5 m/s7.3
201330.8°C22.3°C13.8°C39.8°C7.5°C1 mm22%2.6 m/s7.5
201230.8°C22.7°C14.5°C40.5°C7.4°C3 mm21%2.3 m/s7.2
201130.0°C21.6°C13.2°C36.7°C3.1°C9 mm26%2.8 m/s7.3
201027.0°C19.0°C11.0°C34.2°C5.5°C0 mm35%2.4 m/s7.2
200928.6°C20.2°C11.8°C37.8°C4.6°C11 mm25%2.6 m/s7.3
200829.9°C20.8°C11.8°C36.4°C7.3°C0 mm21%2.7 m/s7.8
200729.5°C21.1°C12.8°C38.0°C7.5°C4 mm28%2.3 m/s7.2
200628.8°C20.6°C12.4°C35.7°C6.5°C1 mm26%2.1 m/s7.2
200528.3°C19.9°C11.5°C34.1°C7.2°C6 mm37%2.4 m/s7.4
200428.9°C21.0°C13.1°C36.8°C8.3°C33 mm34%2.5 m/s7.2
200326.9°C18.9°C10.9°C32.8°C5.2°C3 mm33%2.5 m/s7.4
200231.5°C23.3°C15.1°C37.4°C9.2°C2 mm21%2.5 m/s7.2
200127.9°C19.9°C11.8°C37.2°C4.1°C15 mm35%2.3 m/s6.9
200031.8°C22.7°C13.7°C39.6°C6.7°C2 mm26%2.3 m/s7.7
199925.2°C17.2°C9.2°C35.6°C2.2°C31 mm36%2.7 m/s6.9
199825.3°C17.1°C8.8°C35.4°C3.8°C10 mm42%2.5 m/s7.3
199728.3°C20.2°C12.0°C35.8°C6.3°C13 mm29%2.6 m/s7
199631.4°C22.3°C13.3°C39.3°C9.8°C0 mm18%2.6 m/s7.6
199527.0°C18.7°C10.3°C33.3°C4.5°C11 mm37%2.4 m/s6.7
199429.2°C20.8°C12.5°C37.9°C7.3°C5 mm29%2.5 m/s7
199329.2°C20.4°C11.7°C35.7°C6.3°C0 mm41%2.3 m/s7.4
199230.6°C22.1°C13.6°C38.6°C8.4°C10 mm40%1.9 m/s7.3
199128.0°C19.2°C10.3°C33.9°C4.0°C0 mm33%2.5 m/s7.4
199030.1°C22.1°C14.1°C36.7°C9.4°C6 mm31%2.3 m/s6.4
1989 🔥34.1°C24.8°C15.6°C40.0°C9.8°C0 mm20%2.3 m/s7.2
1988 🌧️28.5°C20.3°C12.1°C36.6°C5.9°C38 mm35%2.4 m/s6.2
198731.7°C22.9°C14.2°C36.9°C6.7°C2 mm27%2.6 m/s6.9
198629.6°C21.0°C12.4°C35.7°C7.2°C2 mm28%2.5 m/s7
198531.0°C22.4°C13.8°C36.8°C7.9°C7 mm33%2.3 m/s6.8
198428.0°C19.2°C10.5°C38.1°C4.8°C18 mm27%2.7 m/s6.4
1983 ❄️24.6°C16.6°C8.7°C31.5°C3.4°C9 mm43%2.4 m/s—
198228.8°C20.3°C11.9°C34.7°C5.0°C1 mm32%2.2 m/s—
198131.2°C22.3°C13.3°C36.9°C5.2°C7 mm29%2.3 m/s—

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

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Glendale April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Glendale in April?▼

The average high in April is around 29.6°C with lows near 12.8°C (mean 21.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Glendale in April?▼

April averages 7 mm of rainfall in Glendale, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 38 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest April on record in Glendale?▼

The hottest April reached 40.5°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 2.2°C in 1999.

Has April in Glendale 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.7°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Glendale?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glendale and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.6°C daytime highs and 12.8°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Glendale?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Glendale, averaging 21.2°C.

What should I pack for Glendale in April?▼

For April in Glendale, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.6°C and lows of 12.8°C.

Is Glendale humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 29% — relatively dry.

How windy is Glendale in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.4 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 2.8 m/s (2011).

Which April had the most rainfall in Glendale?▼

The wettest April on record was 1988 with 38 mm. On average, April sees 7 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 Glendale 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.