Crater Lake National Park weather in April

April in Crater Lake National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Crater Lake National Park · #423 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Crater Lake National Park climate normals — April

Daytime high7°C / 44°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 27°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall118 mm / 4.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 24°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall52.1 cm / 20.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Crater Lake National Park in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Crater Lake National Park?
April in Crater Lake National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Crater Lake National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Crater Lake National Park in April?
In April, Crater Lake National Park averages a daily high of 6.6°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 117.5 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Crater Lake National Park in April?
Crater Lake National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in April.
Does it snow in Crater Lake National Park in April?
Crater Lake National Park sees roughly 52.1 cm of snowfall in April.

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