Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Jasper in April
Jasper warms up: highs climb to 44°F (7°C), from 35°F in March, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 44°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 38°F.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in March to 49/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jasper in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Jasper Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Sunwapta Falls
Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Glass-floored walkway 280 m above the Sunwapta Valley.
Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
Nearby in April
- Lake Louise in April~129 mi · highs 35°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Banff in April~158 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Whistler in April~283 mi · highs 41°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 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.
Jasper in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Jasper?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jasper in April?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jasper in April?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Jasper 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.