April in Akron, OH: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average April Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 59°F |
| Avg daily low | 40°F |
| Rainy days | 17 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.7 mph |
April sits in a transitional zone for golf in Akron, Ohio — warmer than March but not yet reliably comfortable. The average high reaches 59F, which edges into the lower end of the ideal range, but the average low of 40F means morning tee times feel more like late winter. With a 19F daily swing, the same round can start with frost on the cart path and finish in light jacket weather. That variability earns the month its Variable season tier.
The bigger challenge is precipitation. April ranks as Akron's second-wettest month at 17 rainy days, and peak winds hit 12.7 mph — also second-highest of the year. That's not unplayable golf, but it does mean you'll earn most rounds. Afternoon windows tend to be the safest bet as temperatures climb through the day.
Given 17 potential rain days and a 40F average low, booking afternoon tee times in the 1–3 PM window gives temperatures the most time to climb and overnight moisture a chance to clear. Hold a backup date when booking — April in Akron rewards flexibility more than any other spring month. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
Compared to March — high 52F, 18 precip days, 13.4 mph peak wind — April is a genuine improvement: seven degrees warmer, one fewer wet day, and slightly calmer winds. But the bigger jump comes heading into May, which adds another 11F to the average high, drops precipitation to 15 days, and pulls peak wind down to 11 mph. If April is the month you start thinking about playing regularly, May is when conditions actually cooperate.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Akron, OH for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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It depends on your tolerance for variable conditions. The average high reaches 59F, which is playable, but mornings start around 40F and 17 out of 30 days see some precipitation on average. Afternoon rounds in late April offer the best combination of warmth and drier conditions.
April averages a peak wind of 12.7 mph, making it the second-windiest month of the year in Akron. That's classified as moderate and will affect club selection, particularly on exposed layouts. Winds do ease slightly heading into May, which averages 11 mph.