Fort Collins, CO weather in April
In April, Fort Collins sees highs around 63°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 6.2 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 7:24 pm | 6:00 am / 7:54 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Intl Airport (57 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry April brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.2 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 70°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 56°F
- Wettest April1999: 8.3 in
- Driest April2006: 0.2 in
- Highest reading89°F (April 30, 1992)
- Lowest reading8°F (April 17, 2020)
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 | 56°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 35°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 14 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO27 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Fort Collins ranks in April
- Normal high242nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days196th driest of 378
- Comfortable days110th most of 340
What to pack for Fort Collins in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.2 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
April has 482 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fort Collins in April?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 8°F (April 17, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Collins in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Fort Collins in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 6.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Fort Collins?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Collins (70 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ft Collins (USC00053005), 0.6 mi S of the city center, 5,004 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Denver Intl Airport (USW00003017), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 5,414 ft (410 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Cheyenne (USW00024018), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 6,128 ft (1,124 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Denver International Airport (725650-03017), 56 mi SSE of the city center, 5,404 ft (400 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.