Girdwood weather in April (Alaska, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Girdwood in April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Girdwood typically brings very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -5°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Girdwood in April falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Girdwood, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in April

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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