Washington DC vs New York

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.

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

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

Washington DC reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Washington DC receives approximately 87 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 91 mm over 11 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%.