Meriden Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Meriden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
8.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
106 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Meriden April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 13.4°C and lows around 3°C (mean 8.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Meriden April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Meriden was 2023 — when the month averaged 10.8°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 5.4°C. Typical April days reach 13.4°C with nights near 3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.7°C→9.1°C+1.4°C
Max Temp13.0°C→14.4°C+1.4°C
Min Temp2.4°C→3.9°C+1.5°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

5.0°C–6.5°C4 yr (9%)
6.5°C–8.0°C14 yr (31%)
8.0°C–9.5°C22 yr (49%)
9.5°C–11.0°C5 yr (11%)

Meriden April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Meriden, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 282 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 35 mm.

Meriden April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Meriden during April averages 79%. The most humid April was 1983 at 86%, and the least humid was 2012 at 71%.

Meriden April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Meriden. The sunniest April was 2012 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 3.8.

Meriden April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Meriden during April is 0.6 m/s. The windiest April was 2020 at 0.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2010, 2017 and 2023, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Meriden

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

How April Ranks in Meriden

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Meriden Weather by Month

Meriden April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.7°C7.8°C8.4°C8.5°C8.8°C+1.1°C
Avg High12.8°C12.9°C13.7°C13.8°C13.9°C+1.1°C
Avg Low2.5°C2.6°C3.0°C3.2°C3.7°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain120 mm96 mm113 mm96 mm106 mm-14 mm

Extreme April Records in Meriden

🔥Warmest April31.8°C2002
🧊Coldest April-9.8°C1982
🌧️Wettest April282 mm1983
🏜️Driest April35 mm1999
🌬️Windiest April0.8 m/s2020

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Meriden have risen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -9.8°C (1982) to a record high of 31.8°C (2002).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm, with a wettest year of 282 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Meriden?

A good time to visit Meriden

April is a good time to visit Meriden, with days averaging 13.4°C and nights around 3°C (mean 8.2°C, cooler than Meriden's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Meriden'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 →

Meriden Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 13.4°C and lows around 3°C (mean 8.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 106 mm of rainfall in Meriden, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 282 mm (1983), and the driest just 35 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 13°C to 14.4°C and overnight lows from 2.4°C to 3.9°C over the same span.
April Weather in Meriden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.1°C9.2°C4.2°C22.5°C-2.5°C80 mm74%0.6 m/s4.7
202413.7°C8.7°C3.8°C24.8°C-0.8°C110 mm81%0.6 m/s4.4
2023 🔥16.3°C10.8°C5.3°C30.1°C-3.4°C119 mm78%0.5 m/s4.6
202213.4°C8.2°C3.0°C20.1°C-1.5°C107 mm75%0.6 m/s5.2
202114.4°C8.8°C3.3°C21.8°C-4.0°C87 mm77%0.6 m/s4.9
202011.2°C6.8°C2.3°C17.5°C-3.2°C134 mm79%0.8 m/s4.2
201914.0°C9.0°C4.0°C20.8°C-3.0°C176 mm82%0.6 m/s4.5
201811.1°C6.0°C0.8°C19.8°C-3.9°C127 mm80%0.6 m/s4.3
201715.6°C10.4°C5.2°C25.4°C-1.7°C103 mm81%0.5 m/s4.4
201613.1°C7.6°C2.1°C23.2°C-5.9°C74 mm75%0.6 m/s5.2
201513.0°C7.6°C2.2°C20.8°C-3.2°C68 mm79%0.6 m/s4.9
201412.7°C7.2°C1.8°C17.9°C-5.0°C132 mm80%0.6 m/s5.1
201313.8°C8.2°C2.7°C20.9°C-4.1°C36 mm73%0.6 m/s5.6
201215.1°C9.5°C3.9°C25.9°C-1.5°C78 mm71%0.6 m/s5.8
201114.0°C9.2°C4.4°C21.8°C-1.4°C120 mm82%0.6 m/s4
201015.8°C10.3°C4.8°C25.1°C1.4°C47 mm81%0.5 m/s5.3
200913.9°C8.8°C3.6°C28.6°C-2.8°C109 mm78%0.6 m/s4.9
200814.9°C9.4°C3.8°C24.9°C-4.3°C87 mm78%0.5 m/s5.2
200711.6°C6.7°C1.9°C21.9°C-3.4°C195 mm82%0.6 m/s4.3
200614.8°C9.1°C3.4°C23.6°C-2.5°C95 mm76%0.6 m/s5.2
200514.5°C8.8°C3.1°C24.4°C-1.5°C137 mm79%0.6 m/s5.4
200413.5°C8.4°C3.3°C21.6°C-2.9°C176 mm80%0.6 m/s4.6
200311.3°C6.3°C1.3°C24.0°C-4.4°C91 mm81%0.6 m/s4.5
200215.8°C10.1°C4.4°C31.8°C-5.0°C75 mm73%0.6 m/s4.9
200114.0°C8.3°C2.7°C24.2°C-2.7°C38 mm76%0.5 m/s5.2
200012.5°C7.6°C2.7°C20.3°C-2.9°C122 mm80%0.7 m/s3.8
199914.2°C8.5°C2.8°C20.1°C-2.1°C35 mm73%0.5 m/s5.1
199813.6°C8.5°C3.4°C20.9°C-0.9°C125 mm81%0.6 m/s4.7
199711.9°C6.8°C1.8°C19.0°C-4.1°C85 mm78%0.7 m/s5.3
199611.9°C7.1°C2.4°C20.3°C-3.4°C184 mm83%0.7 m/s4.5
199512.6°C7.1°C1.7°C17.8°C-5.7°C71 mm73%0.6 m/s5.1
199413.7°C8.4°C3.1°C21.7°C-2.9°C56 mm82%0.5 m/s5.1
199312.7°C7.7°C2.6°C18.5°C-2.2°C110 mm84%0.6 m/s4.7
199211.4°C6.2°C1.1°C19.2°C-3.3°C59 mm79%0.5 m/s4.5
199114.6°C9.3°C4.1°C23.3°C-2.1°C102 mm79%0.5 m/s4.8
199012.6°C7.9°C3.2°C27.6°C-3.7°C134 mm83%0.6 m/s4.4
198911.9°C6.7°C1.5°C19.5°C-3.3°C123 mm78%0.6 m/s4.9
198811.9°C7.2°C2.4°C17.2°C-2.3°C64 mm80%0.6 m/s4.3
198712.9°C8.1°C3.3°C20.9°C-3.4°C174 mm85%0.6 m/s4.2
198613.5°C8.5°C3.5°C21.4°C-2.4°C46 mm80%0.5 m/s4.6
198514.7°C9.1°C3.5°C23.8°C-4.2°C38 mm73%0.6 m/s4.8
198412.6°C7.8°C2.9°C20.5°C-3.2°C127 mm84%0.5 m/s4.4
1983 🌧️12.6°C8.0°C3.3°C24.1°C-2.1°C282 mm86%0.6 m/s—
1982 ❄️11.2°C5.4°C-0.3°C20.7°C-9.8°C119 mm80%0.7 m/s—
198114.0°C8.4°C2.8°C20.4°C-4.2°C109 mm77%0.6 m/s—

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

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Meriden April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Meriden in April?▼

The average high in April is around 13.4°C with lows near 3°C (mean 8.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Meriden in April?▼

April averages 106 mm of rainfall in Meriden, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 282 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Meriden?▼

The hottest April reached 31.8°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to -9.8°C in 1982.

Has April in Meriden 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 13°C to 14.4°C and overnight lows from 2.4°C to 3.9°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Meriden?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.4°C daytime highs and 3°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Meriden?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Meriden, averaging 8.2°C.

What should I pack for Meriden in April?▼

For April in Meriden, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.4°C and lows of 3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Meriden humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Meriden in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 0.6 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 0.8 m/s (2020).

Which April had the most rainfall in Meriden?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 282 mm. On average, April sees 106 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 Meriden 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.