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Snoqualmie Pass in April
Snoqualmie Pass warms up: highs climb to 43°F (6°C), from 38°F in March, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 43°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 32°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect regular rain: about 5.1 in (130 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 39°F.
- Comfort improves from 27/100 in March to 40/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Snoqualmie Pass in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Snoqualmie Falls
A 268-foot waterfall on the Snoqualmie River, running at full force in the wet winter months.
Gold Creek Pond
Flat snowshoe loop around a mountain pond on the east side of the pass, reached from the Gold Creek Sno-Park.
Twede's Cafe
North Bend diner that played the Double R in Twin Peaks, still serving cherry pie and coffee under Mount Si.
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four ski areas at the top of I-90, the closest skiing to Seattle, with one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country.
Nearby in April
- Leavenworth in April~37 mi · highs 56°F, 2.2 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in April~45 mi · highs 57°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in April~54 mi · highs 57°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in April~105 mi · highs 40°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°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 ~1,198 m to Snoqualmie Pass's ~923 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.
Snoqualmie Pass in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Snoqualmie Pass?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain.
How cold is Snoqualmie Pass in April?
Average highs are 43°F (6°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 Snoqualmie Pass in April?
Yes: about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 69.4 in (1764 mm).
What should I pack for Snoqualmie Pass in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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