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Fairbanks in April
Fairbanks warms up: highs climb to 38°F (3°C), from 19°F in March, with lows of 22°F (-6°C) and about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.0 in (25 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 22°F (-6°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 40°F.
- Comfort slips from 53/100 in March to 50/100.
- Our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Fairbanks in April
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Santa Claus House
Christmas store in North Pole, open since the 1950s, with a giant Santa outside and letters from Santa you can order.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Museum of the North
University of Alaska museum on a hill above Fairbanks, with Alaska Native art, natural history and a mummified steppe bison.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Fairbanks Depot
Alaska Railroad station on the edge of town, where the Aurora Winter Train leaves for Talkeetna and Anchorage.
Creamer's Field
Wildlife refuge on an old dairy farm on the edge of town, with trails for skiing, snowshoeing and walking in winter.
Nearby in April
- Chena Hot Springs in April~51 mi · highs 35°F, 1.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Talkeetna in April~189 mi · highs 40°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Anchorage in April~260 mi · highs 41°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (3°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 ~367 m to Fairbanks's ~136 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.
Fairbanks in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Fairbanks?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are May – August, at up to 82. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow. Our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Fairbanks in April?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 22°F (-6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Fairbanks in April?
Not much: about 1.0 in (25 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 21.9 in (556 mm).
What should I pack for Fairbanks in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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