Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park weather in April
April in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · #226 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 54% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.9 cm / 3.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
- April in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in April?
- In April, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 26.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in April?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in April.
- Does it snow in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in April?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park sees roughly 8.9 cm of snowfall in April.