Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in April
April at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park averages a daytime high near 56°F and an overnight low around 29°F, with about 1.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.5× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 29°F
- Average high
- 56°F
Range across the year: 13°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8 in
- Daylight
- 13.0 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 14,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.8×) and the December low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 56/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is June: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 43°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 45% 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 13 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 250,086 recreation visits, down 25.5% from 335,862 in 2024.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 49°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 51 Fair |
| April | 56°F / 29°F | 0.5× Quiet | 56 Fair |
| May | 66°F / 38°F | 1.4× Busy | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Black Canyon Of The Gunnison facilities as closed during April 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- East Portal Campground (campground): closed until April 11, 2027
- North Rim Campground (campground): closed all month (November 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027)
- North Rim Ranger Station (visitor center): closed all month (November 15, 2026 to May 2, 2027)
Things to do at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison in April
The National Park Service tags 8 Black Canyon Of The Gunnison activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 56°F and an overnight low around 29°F at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. April sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 14,000 recreation visits at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.