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Colorado Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colorado, the United States of America in April.

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Are you planning a trip a to Colorado, the United States of America in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Colorado in April

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Colorado, the United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Tordal Estates at 5°C (41°F) to pleasant in La Junta at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 2°C (36°F) in La Junta and -7°C (19°F) in Tordal Estates.

For specific regional insights in Colorado, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Delta with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 127 mm (5 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colorado — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colorado.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Colorado

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Colorado, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Colorado (April)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (April)

Breckenridge

In April Breckenridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Breckenridge →

Estes Park

In April Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Estes Park →

Pagosa Springs

In April Pagosa Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pagosa Springs →

Telluride

In April Telluride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Telluride →

Denver

In April Denver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
275 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Estes Park 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Pagosa Springs 15°C (59°F) -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Telluride 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Denver 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Snowmass Village 10°C (50°F) -3°C (27°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Colorado weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colorado, the United States of America in April?

Colorado, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -6°C (21°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Colorado, the United States of America in April?

Average temperatures in Colorado, the United States of America during April range from a nighttime low near -6°C (21°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Breckenridge.

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Colorado, the United States of America. Breckenridge averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Colorado, the United States of America?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Colorado, the United States of America with often poor weather in Breckenridge.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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