April is the period of singing birds and blooming flowers in New Jersey with the temperate weather of the spring season. The departure of the chilly winter enlightens the spirits with the spread of greenery on the landscape. The snowfall is light in the highlands by the fourth week of April. The snow cover is negligible in the remaining portion of the state. Shred any thoughts of losing rain jackets as the rain is a constant companion in New Jersey. However, there are extended periods of warm sunshine that total more than 7 hours a day. The average temperatures range between 36°F (2.2°C) during the night in the north to 64°F (17.8°C) during the day in the coastal south. Warm clothes keep any lingering cold at bay during the evenings and nights. Easter weather is enjoyable and sees a rise in tourist footfall in the state. April is an excellent time to be in New Jersey with the promise of warm weather on the cards.