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Woodstock in April
Woodstock warms up: highs climb to 54°F (12°C), from 39°F in March, with lows of 33°F (0°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 65/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 54°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (86 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 65/100.
- 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 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Woodstock in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Why now April scores 65/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Saskadena Six
Small ski hill north of town, formerly Suicide Six, opened in 1936 near the site of America's first ski tow.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Nearby in April
- New Hampshire in April~56 mi · highs 56°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in April~59 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in April~65 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in April~75 mi · highs 31°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°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 ~384 m to Woodstock'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.
Woodstock in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's middling, scoring 65/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Woodstock in April?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Woodstock in April?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Woodstock 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.