Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in April
Bryce Canyon warms up: highs climb to 55°F (13°C), from 47°F in March, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 79/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.6 in (15 mm)
- Humidity
- 42%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May – October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 37°F.
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in March to 79/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Utah Mighty Five route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bryce Canyon in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Roadside restaurant known for homemade fruit pies.
Why now April scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sunrise Point
Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Inspiration Point
Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Fairyland Loop Trail
8-mile loop through quieter hoodoos and Tower Bridge, fewer crowds than the main trails.
Navajo Loop Trail
Steep switchbacks through Wall Street's narrow slot between towering hoodoos.
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room
1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.
Nearby in April
- Zion in April~50 mi · highs 61°F, 1.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in April~70 mi · highs 63°F, 0.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in April~103 mi · highs 74°F, 0.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in April~136 mi · highs 66°F, 0.6 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 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.
Bryce Canyon in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
It's middling, scoring 79/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 100. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain or snow. April is inside the Mar – May window our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends.
How cold is Bryce Canyon in April?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bryce Canyon in April?
Not much: about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Bryce Canyon
Routes in season in April
- Las Vegas & National Parks Mar – May
- Utah Mighty Five Mar – May
Planning Bryce Canyon in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.