Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Taos in April
Taos warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 53°F in March, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (29 mm)
- Humidity
- 47%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 33°F (1°C), about 16°C (29°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is one of Taos's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in March to 90/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 33°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taos in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Millicent Rogers Museum
Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.
San Francisco de Asís Mission Church
Adobe church with massive buttresses painted by O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now April scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Williams Lake Trail
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Nearby in April
- Abiquiú in April~44 mi · highs 66°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in April~54 mi · highs 65°F, 0.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in April~110 mi · highs 74°F, 0.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Aspen in April~204 mi · highs 48°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Taos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How cold is Taos in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in April?
Not much: about 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 33°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
Planning Taos 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.