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Duluth in April
Duluth warms up: highs climb to 49°F (9°C), from 36°F in March, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 32°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 42°F.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (13°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in March to 58/100.
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Duluth in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Aerial Lift Bridge
Rising bridge over the ship canal that lifts for 1,000-foot lake freighters.
Duluth Lakewalk
Paved shoreline path from Canal Park toward Brighton Beach along Lake Superior.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.
Skyline Parkway
Ridge road above the city with overlooks of the harbor and lake.
Duluth Grill
Local-sourcing diner in West Duluth with hearty breakfasts.
Nearby in April
- Grand Marais in April~106 mi · highs 49°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Minneapolis in April~137 mi · highs 56°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Decorah in April~241 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Door County in April~266 mi · highs 47°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~354 m to Duluth's ~200 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.
Duluth in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Duluth?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Duluth in April?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Duluth in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Duluth in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Duluth in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.