Blue Ridge Parkway in April
In April, Blue Ridge Parkway averages a high of 63°F and a low of 40°F, with 5.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.0 inches of snowfall. About 1,392,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 04 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 40°F
- Precipitation
- 5.4in
- Snow
- 1.0in
- Daylight
- 13h 4m
- Visitors
- 1,392,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Elkin, NC at 910 ft averages a April high of 70°F and a low of 40°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Sparta 3.5 SSW, NC, 4.8 miles from the park's center, 3,011 ft. Second station lower down: Elkin, NC, 910 ft, 17 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 64° / 41° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 69° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Congaree National Park | 77° / 51° | Very busy | Mild |
| Shenandoah National Park | 67° / 41° | Moderate | Mild |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 73° / 49° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway on nps.gov
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