Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in April
In April, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 50°F and a low of 33°F, with 2.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 5.9 inches of snowfall. About 30,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 13 hours 26 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 50° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9in
- Snow
- 5.9in
- Daylight
- 13h 26m
- Visitors
- 30,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 45° / 26° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 57° / 40° | Moderate | Mild |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 60° / 37° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Voyageurs National Park | 49° / 23° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 68° / 46° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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