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Yellowstone National Park in April
Yellowstone National Park warms up: highs climb to 36°F (2°C), from 28°F in March, with lows of 18°F (-8°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 18°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 36°F (2°C).
Average lows of 18°F (-8°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 3.2 in (82 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from March (40 → 41/100).
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 18°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.2 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Yellowstone National Park in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bear Pit Lounge
Small bar off the Old Faithful Inn dining room with historic etched-glass panels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting roughly every 60–110 minutes.
Lamar Valley
Broad northern valley known as the best wolf-watching area in the park.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room
Dining room in the park's oldest hotel, overlooking Yellowstone Lake.
Old Faithful Inn
1904 log hotel with a seven-story lobby and stone fireplace, open to all visitors.
Nearby in April
- Yellowstone in April~13 mi · highs 35°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Grand Teton National Park in April~44 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jackson in April~67 mi · highs 46°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Salt Lake City in April~262 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 in rain · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, drier
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.
Yellowstone National Park in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Yellowstone National Park in April?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 18°F (-8°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Yellowstone National Park in April?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 32.8 in (834 mm).
What should I pack for Yellowstone National Park in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 18°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.2 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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