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Yellowstone National Park weather in April (United States of America)

How is the weather in Yellowstone National Park in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Yellowstone National Park generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C.

Yellowstone National Park in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Yellowstone National Park. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yellowstone National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Yellowstone National Park, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yellowstone National Park in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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