New York vs Washington DC

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Washington DC edges ahead as the better destination in April. Washington DC offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while New York sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Washington DC is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Washington DC is the stronger choice in April.

New York reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Washington DC averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

New York receives approximately 91 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Washington DC sees 87 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Washington DC the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.