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 high13°C / 55°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days7 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine11.7 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall8.9 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.

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