Month guide · Pittsburgh · United States
Pittsburgh in April
What April is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Trees blossom on the hillsides and baseball returns, though showers are frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Changeable, from late snow in March to mild green May, with Lent fish fries, baseball's return and the marathon.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Pirates baseball season opens at PNC Park (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Rankin and Swissvale
Carrie Blast Furnaces
Furnaces 6 and 7 at the former Homestead Works, built in 1907, are among the few pre-war blast furnaces left in the region.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Station Square
Gateway Clipper riverboats
Choose an evening sightseeing cruise for the lit skyline, and combine it with the Monongahela Incline next to Station Square.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Experience · Central Northside
Randyland
Artist Randy Gilson turned a derelict corner building and its courtyard into a riot of bright paint, mismatched chairs, flamingos and found objects.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Kids
Museum · North Shore
Andy Warhol Museum
Start at the top floor and work down chronologically, and check when the basement printing studio is running.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 5°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Trees blossom on the hillsides and baseball returns, though showers are frequent.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in April?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.