Yellowstone National Park weather in April

April in Yellowstone National Park: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Yellowstone National Park · #524 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Yellowstone National Park climate normals — April

Daytime high2°C / 36°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 22°F
Feels like (high)-2°C / 28°F
Rainfall75 mm / 3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days15 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point-8°C / 18°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall50.4 cm / 19.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

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

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Yellowstone National Park in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
April in Yellowstone National Park: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Yellowstone National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Yellowstone National Park in April?
In April, Yellowstone National Park averages a daily high of 2.2°C and a low of -5.7°C, with about 75.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Yellowstone National Park in April?
Yellowstone National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in April.
Does it snow in Yellowstone National Park in April?
Yellowstone National Park sees roughly 50.4 cm of snowfall in April.

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