Crater Lake National Park in April
April at Crater Lake National Park averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 6.2" of precipitation and roughly 49" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes April a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 69°F
- Precipitation
- 6.2 in
- Snowfall
- 49 in
- Daylight
- 13.2 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 16,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.4×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 49/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 32°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 65% 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 13.2 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 8.8-hour midwinter low and the 15.2-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 632,242 recreation visits, up 25.2% from 504,942 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 19.4%, so April may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 36°F / 20°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 7 Poor |
| April | 40°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 49 Fair |
| May | 49°F / 29°F | 0.7× Quiet | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at Crater Lake, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Crater Lake 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.
- Mazama Campground (campground): closed all month (October 7, 2026 to June 5, 2027)
- Rim Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (October 19, 2026 to May 22, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Crater Lake National Park, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation and roughly 49 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is very quiet at Crater Lake National Park (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 49/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 16,000 recreation visits at Crater Lake 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.