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Weather · April

Orange County weather in April

Average highs of 74°F, lows of 50°F and 0.80 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Orange County’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 74°F and lows of 50°F. That is 3° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
74°F
Average low
50°F
Precipitation
0.80 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
6:20 AM · 7:21 PM

What to wear in April

What April weather is good for

April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March72°F48°F2.1 in
April74°F50°F0.80 in
May77°F55°F0.30 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Orange County and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Orange County in April?

Average highs are 74°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Orange County in April?

April averages 0.80 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Orange County in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:20 AM and sets about 7:21 PM, for roughly 13.0 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Orange County?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, October. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Tustin Irvine Rch station (0.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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