New River Gorge National Park weather in April
April in New River Gorge National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #105 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 cm / 0.9 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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New River Gorge National Park in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- April in New River Gorge National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in April?
- In April, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 7°C, with about 112.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in April?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in April.
- Does it snow in New River Gorge National Park in April?
- New River Gorge National Park sees roughly 2.2 cm of snowfall in April.