Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Wichita Mountains in April
Wichita Mountains warms up: highs climb to 75°F (24°C), from 65°F in March, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain.
At 89/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (77 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (77 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April is one of Wichita Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 75°F, up from 65°F in March.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (April – June), which brings about 11.4 in (289 mm) in total.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 80/100.
- Comfort holds steady from March (91 → 89/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wichita Mountains in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Charons Garden Wilderness
Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
The Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park steakhouse serving since 1966 in a 1910 building.
Why now April scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Park Tavern
Medicine Park beer garden on the main drag.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 3.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Scott
Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Elk Mountain Trail
Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.
Nearby in April
- Oklahoma City in April~84 mi · highs 73°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in April~85 mi · highs 73°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dallas in April~175 mi · highs 77°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tulsa in April~182 mi · highs 72°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wichita Mountains in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
How hot is Wichita Mountains in April?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Mountains in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Wichita Mountains
Routes in season in April
- Oklahoma Route 66 Mar – May
Planning Wichita Mountains in April?
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