Yellowstone National Park in April
In April, Yellowstone National Park averages a high of 41°F and a low of 17°F, with 2.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 73,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 13 hours 24 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 41° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 24m
- Visitors
- 73,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy), August (very busy) and September (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Gardiner, MT at 5,275 ft averages a April high of 57°F and a low of 32°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yellowstone Lake, WY, 4.3 miles from the park's center, 7,835 ft. Second station lower down: Gardiner, MT, 5,275 ft, 32.7 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 46° / 20° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Grand Teton National Park | 46° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Glacier National Park | 53° / 31° | Quiet | Cool |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 50° / 32° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wind Cave National Park | 58° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yellowstone National Park on nps.gov
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