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Crested Butte Weather in April

Crested Butte in April sees low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of -6°C (21°F). Moderate snow/rainfall is typical, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Crested Butte in April

Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month, with 57 mm (2.2 in) on average. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Crested Butte in April

April in Crested Butte sees highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F) overnight. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows of -6°C (21°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Crested Butte. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Crested Butte Temperature in April

Min Temperature
-6°C (21°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
57 mm (2.2 in)
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
50% *
* Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Crested Butte in April

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Crested Butte in April. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.

What To Do in Crested Butte in April

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

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

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