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Door County in April
Door County warms up: highs climb to 47°F (8°C), from 37°F in March, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (80 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 33°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (80 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in March to 52/100.
- Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Door County in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Peninsula State Park
Bluffs, bike trails, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and the Eagle Tower above Green Bay.
Cave Point County Park
Lake Michigan waves crash into undercut limestone ledges.
Washington Island Ferry
Ferry across Death's Door strait to a quiet island with beaches and lavender farms.
Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
Classic 1906 ice cream parlor across from the Ephraim waterfront.
Cana Island Lighthouse
1869 lighthouse on an island reached by wading or a hay wagon across the causeway.
Nearby in April
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in April~58 mi · highs 41°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Traverse City in April~79 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mackinac Island in April~138 mi · highs 44°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in April~140 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Door County in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Door County?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain. Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Door County in April?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Door County in April?
Some: about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.7 in (855 mm).
What should I pack for Door County in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Door County in April?
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