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Manhattan in April

Find out everything about the water temperature in Manhattan in April. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in April for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in April
Minimum:

39.8 °F

Average:

47.0 °F

Maximum:

53.3 °F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan in April

In the city of Manhattan, the month of April is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 39.8°F on April 2, 2015, with an average temperature being 47.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 53.3°F on April 18, 2023.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. Throughout the month of April, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 44.1°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 49.5°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Apr 1 43.0°F 45.7°F 44.3°F
Apr 2 43.3°F 44.2°F 44.9°F
Apr 3 43.6°F 44.3°F 46.2°F
Apr 4 43.7°F 44.3°F 46.1°F
Apr 5 44.3°F 46.2°F 46.6°F
Apr 6 44.0°F 43.4°F 45.7°F
Apr 7 44.6°F 45.3°F 46.8°F
Apr 8 44.6°F 44.9°F 46.5°F
Apr 9 45.0°F 44.4°F 46.7°F
Apr 10 45.0°F 45.5°F 46.0°F
Apr 11 45.2°F 45.6°F 47.0°F
Apr 12 45.6°F 47.5°F 48.6°F
Apr 13 46.3°F 47.0°F 50.6°F
Apr 14 47.0°F 48.4°F 51.9°F
Apr 15 47.6°F 48.7°F 52.9°F
Apr 16 47.7°F 50.1°F 53.1°F
Apr 17 48.3°F 50.5°F 52.8°F
Apr 18 48.4°F 50.4°F 53.3°F
Apr 19 48.4°F 50.2°F 51.6°F
Apr 20 48.6°F 49.9°F 51.3°F
Apr 21 48.6°F 49.7°F 50.6°F
Apr 22 48.6°F 48.5°F 51.1°F
Apr 23 49.0°F 49.7°F 51.2°F
Apr 24 49.3°F 50.4°F 52.8°F
Apr 25 49.7°F 51.7°F 51.7°F
Apr 26 49.5°F 49.6°F 52.0°F
Apr 27 49.9°F 49.7°F 51.8°F
Apr 28 49.9°F 49.5°F 52.1°F
Apr 29 50.1°F 49.7°F 52.4°F
Apr 30 50.6°F 52.8°F 52.5°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan by month

In Manhattan, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 56. The warmest water in Manhattan was recorded on August 15, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 34.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.9°F in Winter, 47.9°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn. The average temperature in April is slightly warmer than March's average of 40.6°F. And in May, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 56.1°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
New York City 53.1°F 5mi
The Bronx 53.6°F 7mi
Jersey City 53.1°F 7mi
Brooklyn 53.7°F 9mi
Queens 54.3°F 10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan