Buffalo · April
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 37°F. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 37°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
14 mph
What April feels like in Buffalo
Sunrise
06:33
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:58
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Buffalo in April
The kit for April in Buffalo: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+11° avg high
0 rain days
Buffalo in March →
April
52°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-12° avg high
+2 rain days
Buffalo in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Buffalo in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Buffalo in April?+
Average high 52°F, average low 37°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Buffalo?+
Compared to March (avg high 41°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 64°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Buffalo in April?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in April, on average.