Missoula, MT weather in April
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Missoula in April, with highs near 56°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 8:04 pm | 6:22 am / 8:44 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.4 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 am35°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Missoula Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry April brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202016: average high 65°F
- Coolest April2011: average high 50°F
- Wettest April2006: 3.1 in
- Driest April1999: 0.2 in
- Highest reading85°F (April 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading15°F (April 22, 2013)
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 | 48°F | 56°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 32°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.6 h | 15.1 h |
Highs change by +8°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Boise, ID249 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Sun Valley, ID220 mi · high 52°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Big Sky, MT167 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
How Missoula ranks in April
- Normal high321st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Montana
- Wet days284th driest of 378
- Comfortable days271st most of 340
What to pack for Missoula in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 624 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 Missoula in April?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 15°F (April 22, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Missoula in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Missoula in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Missoula?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Missoula (61 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Missoula Intl Airport (USW00024153), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 3,192 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Missoula 2 Ne (USC00245735), 2.2 mi NE of the city center, 3,420 ft (212 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Missoula International Airport (727730-24153), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 3,195 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).