Kings Canyon National Park in April
In April, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 50°F and a low of 26°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 22.2 inches of snowfall. About 34,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 13 hours 05 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 50° / 26°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- 22.2in
- Daylight
- 13h 5m
- Visitors
- 34,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a April high of 76°F and a low of 44°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 50° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
| Death Valley National Park | 91° / 65° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 63° / 38° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Pinnacles National Park | 72° / 39° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 71° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in April