Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Vail in April
The year's rain or snow peaks now, with about 2.5 in (64 mm) falling in Vail, alongside highs near 46°F (8°C) and lows of 25°F (-4°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 46°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.5 in (64 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 33°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, March – May.
- Comfort improves from 47/100 in March to 55/100.
- Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vail in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Pepi's
Austrian restaurant and bar in the Gasthof Gramshammer, opened by ski racer Pepi Gramshammer in 1964.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Après-ski.
Vail Ski Resort
One of North America's largest ski areas, with groomed front-side runs, the open Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.
Gondola One
High-speed gondola from Vail Village to Mid-Vail, the main way onto the mountain from the village.
Bridge Street
Vail Village's pedestrian main street, running from the covered bridge over Gore Creek up to the lifts.
Nearby in April
- Breckenridge in April~20 mi · highs 41°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in April~39 mi · highs 48°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in April~60 mi · highs 43°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Denver in April~73 mi · highs 65°F, 2.0 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Vail's ~2,522 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.
Vail in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Vail?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 95. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow. Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vail in April?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vail in April?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Vail in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vail in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.