Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Yellowstone in April
Yellowstone warms up: highs climb to 35°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
- 35°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
It's cold: daytime highs average just 35°F (2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 18°F (-8°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from March (40 → 41/100).
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, 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 places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Yellowstone in April
With highs near 35°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting about every 60 to 110 minutes; in winter the plume of steam towers over the snow.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Travertine terraces near the North Entrance, steaming and frosted in winter, with boardwalks you can walk on your own.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellow-walled canyon where the 308-foot Lower Falls builds a huge cone of ice in winter.
West Yellowstone
Montana gateway town at the West Entrance, where most snowcoach and guided snowmobile tours to Old Faithful begin.
Nearby in April
- Yellowstone National Park in April~13 mi · highs 36°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Grand Teton National Park in April~57 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jackson in April~79 mi · highs 46°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Salt Lake City in April~274 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 in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Yellowstone?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow. Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Yellowstone in April?
Average highs are 35°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 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 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 places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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