Badlands National Park weather in April
April in Badlands National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #174 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Badlands National Park climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 15.7 cm / 6.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Badlands National Park in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
- April in Badlands National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in April?
- In April, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 50.8 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in April?
- Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in April.
- Does it snow in Badlands National Park in April?
- Badlands National Park sees roughly 15.7 cm of snowfall in April.