Rocky Mountain National Park in April
In April, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a high of 49°F and a low of 21°F, with 1.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 17.1 inches of snowfall. About 166,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 13 hours 13 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 49° / 21°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6in
- Snow
- 17.1in
- Daylight
- 13h 13m
- Visitors
- 166,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Waterdale, CO at 5,230 ft averages a April high of 60°F and a low of 31°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Grand Lake 1 NW, CO, 9.2 miles from the park's center, 8,720 ft. Second station lower down: Waterdale, CO, 5,230 ft, 26.4 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 56° / 29° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 56° / 29° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Arches National Park | 70° / 44° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Wind Cave National Park | 58° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 59° / 34° | Quiet | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Rocky Mountain National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Rocky Mountain · National parks to visit in April