Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in April
April at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area averages a daytime high near 67°F and an overnight low around 42°F. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes April an average month here.
- Average low
- 42°F
- Average high
- 67°F
Range across the year: 24°F to 83°F
- Daylight
- 12.9 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 68,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988 to 2025.
That makes April the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.5×).
April is our recommended month at Big South Fork: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 54°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% of annual visitors, choosing April instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.9 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 774,353 recreation visits, down 0.7% from 779,602 in 2024.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 57°F / 33°F | 0.8× Quiet | 52 Fair |
| April | 67°F / 42°F | 1.1× Average | 52 Fair |
| May | 74°F / 51°F | 1.2× Busy | 54 Fair |
All twelve months at Big South Fork, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 67°F and an overnight low around 42°F at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is average at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 52/100. April is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. April sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 68,000 recreation visits at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1988–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.