Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Homer in April
Homer warms up: highs climb to 40°F (5°C), from 34°F in March, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 37/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What April feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 40°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (108 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 40/100 in March to 37/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 33°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Homer in April
With highs near 40°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Pratt Museum
Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Homer Brewing Company
Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
La Baleine Cafe
Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.
Why now A cozy break on a 40°F day.
Bishop's Beach
Driftwood beach with tide pools and views of the volcanoes across Cook Inlet.
Nearby in April
- Seward in April~80 mi · highs 39°F, 7.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Anchorage in April~123 mi · highs 41°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Talkeetna in April~191 mi · highs 40°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 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.
Homer in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Homer?
It's middling, scoring 37/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in April?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Homer in April?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 33°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Homer 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.