Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in April
April in Great Sand Dunes National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Great Sand Dunes National Park · #215 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Great Sand Dunes National Park climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
- April in Great Sand Dunes National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Great Sand Dunes National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park in April?
- In April, Great Sand Dunes National Park averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 0.2°C, with about 13.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Great Sand Dunes National Park in April?
- Great Sand Dunes National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in April.
- Does it snow in Great Sand Dunes National Park in April?
- Great Sand Dunes National Park sees roughly 3.3 cm of snowfall in April.