Vail, CO weather in April
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Vail in April, with highs near 49°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 21.2 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 21.2 in
- snow on the ground 10 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 7:29 pm | 6:07 am / 7:58 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)1 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more10 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry April brings about 1.8 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 21.2 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202002: average high 57°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 42°F
- Wettest April2001: 4.3 in
- Driest April2014: 0.7 in
- Highest reading74°F (April 30, 1992)
- Lowest reading-1°F (April 6, 2009)
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 | 42°F | 49°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 24°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +7°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Steamboat Springs, CO63 mi · high 54°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT186 mi · high 72°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO21 mi · high 43°F · 13 wet days
How Vail ranks in April
- Normal high364th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days211th driest of 378
What to pack for Vail in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 49°F
- Layers – afternoons near 49°F but nights near 24°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 852 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 Vail in April?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -1°F (April 6, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Vail in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (4.3 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Vail in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 21.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 10 days.
Is April a good time to visit Vail?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Vail (48 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Vail (USC00058575), 1.1 mi E of the city center, 8,304 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Dillon 1 E (USC00052281), 18 mi E of the city center, 9,065 ft (886 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).