Badlands National Park in April
In April, Badlands National Park averages a high of 60°F and a low of 33°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 3.7 inches of snowfall. About 38,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 13 hours 22 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 60° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- 3.7in
- Daylight
- 13h 22m
- Visitors
- 38,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 50° / 32° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wind Cave National Park | 58° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 56° / 30° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 49° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Yellowstone National Park | 41° / 17° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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