Mount Rushmore National Memorial in April
In April, Mount Rushmore National Memorial averages a high of 50°F and a low of 32°F, with 2.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 13.1 inches of snowfall. About 55,000 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
- 50° / 32°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6in
- Snow
- 13.1in
- Daylight
- 13h 22m
- Visitors
- 55,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD at 3,160 ft averages a April high of 57°F and a low of 31°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Mt Rushmore Nmem, SD, 0.3 miles from the park's center, 5,311 ft. Second station lower down: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD, 3,160 ft, 22.9 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave National Park | 58° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Badlands National Park | 60° / 33° | Quiet | 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: Mount Rushmore National Memorial on nps.gov
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