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Rocky Mountains Weather in April

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

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Considering a trip to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in April

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Leadville at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Bozeman at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to -1°C (30°F) in Bozeman and -8°C (18°F) in Leadville.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sun Valley with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vail with 90 mm (3.5 in).

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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 the Rocky Mountains in April

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

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 the Rocky Mountains

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

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (April)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (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 less favorable 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
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In April Park City 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 mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
271 hours
301 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Park City →

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 mixed 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
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In April Aspen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In April Bozeman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Park City 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Estes Park 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Aspen 10°C (50°F) -4°C (25°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bozeman 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Vail 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America brings less favorable weather. In Breckenridge, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -6°C (21°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Rocky Mountains, 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 the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America during April, with Breckenridge averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America with often less favorable weather in Breckenridge.

On average, the best time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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