Breckenridge, CO weather in April
April in Breckenridge: chilly and snowy. Highs 43°F, lows 19°F, rain or snow on about 13 days and about 28.0 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 28.0 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 7:27 pm | 6:06 am / 7:56 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more25 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry April brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 28.0 in, with about 8 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202002: average high 53°F
- Coolest April2013: average high 39°F
- Wettest April2013: 4.1 in
- Driest April2002: 0.7 in
- Highest reading65°F (April 29, 2007)
- Lowest reading-13°F (April 12, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 43°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 19°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Vail, CO21 mi · high 49°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Vail, CO21 mi · high 49°F · 9 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in April
- Normal high377th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days337th driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 1018 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Breckenridge in April?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -13°F (April 12, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (4.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 28.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is April a good time to visit Breckenridge?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (43 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).