Mount Rainier National Park weather in April

April in Mount Rainier National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Mount Rainier National Park · #565 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mount Rainier National Park climate normals — April

Daytime high-1°C / 30°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-9°C / 15°F
Feels like (high)-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall137 mm / 5.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point-11°C / 13°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall60.3 cm / 23.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

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

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Mount Rainier National Park in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Mount Rainier National Park?
April in Mount Rainier National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Mount Rainier National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Mount Rainier National Park in April?
In April, Mount Rainier National Park averages a daily high of -1°C and a low of -9.3°C, with about 137.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mount Rainier National Park in April?
Mount Rainier National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in April.
Does it snow in Mount Rainier National Park in April?
Mount Rainier National Park sees roughly 60.3 cm of snowfall in April.

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