Rocky Mountain National Park weather in April

April in Rocky Mountain National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Rocky Mountain National Park · #443 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rocky Mountain National Park climate normals — April

Daytime high5°C / 41°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-7°C / 20°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point-9°C / 16°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight13.3 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall38.7 cm / 15.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)61🙂 moderate

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

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Rocky Mountain National Park in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
April in Rocky Mountain National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Rocky Mountain National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park in April?
In April, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a daily high of 5.1°C and a low of -6.6°C, with about 58.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rocky Mountain National Park in April?
Rocky Mountain National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in April.
Does it snow in Rocky Mountain National Park in April?
Rocky Mountain National Park sees roughly 38.7 cm of snowfall in April.

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