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 high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 50.4 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.