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Stowe in April
Stowe warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 36°F in March, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 32°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (91 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 44°F.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in March to 57/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stowe in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Après-ski.
Stowe Recreation Path
Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter.
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
The ice cream maker's original factory, with short tours, a tasting at the end and the 'Flavor Graveyard' on the hill.
Nearby in April
- Vermont in April~8 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in April~59 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in April~70 mi · highs 31°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in April~84 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Stowe?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stowe in April?
Average highs are 50°F (10°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 Stowe in April?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°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 3.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Stowe 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.