Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Blue Mountains in April
Blue Mountains cools off: highs slip to 64°F (18°C), from 71°F in March, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
At 90/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 64°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 45°F (7°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (47 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Blue Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 80/100.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in March to 90/100.
- Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Blue Mountains in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Three Sisters
Three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, seen from Echo Point Lookout.
Why now April scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Grand Canyon Track
6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Zig Zag Railway
Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Scenic World
Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.
Leura Gourmet
Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.
Nearby in April
- Sydney in April~53 mi · highs 71°F, 2.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blue Mountains in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Blue Mountains in April?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in April?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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