Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Denver in April
Denver warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 56°F in March, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 50%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 37°F (3°C), about 16°C (28°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is one of Denver's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in March to 90/100.
- Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 37°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Denver in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Death & Co Denver
Serious cocktail bar inside the Ramble Hotel lobby, a short walk from RiNo's mural streets.
Why now April scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Buckhorn Exchange
Denver's oldest restaurant (1893), packed with taxidermy and serving steaks and game.
Sam's No. 3
Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.
Denver Union Station
Restored 1914 rail hall with bars, shops and a lounge-like Great Hall at the heart of LoDo.
Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Rocky Mountain NP in April~56 mi · highs 43°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Breckenridge in April~59 mi · highs 41°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vail in April~73 mi · highs 46°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in April~105 mi · highs 48°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 9°C (17°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover City Park and Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,095 m to Denver's ~1,597 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.
Denver in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Denver?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Denver in April?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Denver in April?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 17.3 in (440 mm).
What should I pack for Denver in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 37°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Denver in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.