Devils Tower National Monument in April
April at Devils Tower National Monument averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 29°F, with about 2" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes April a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 29°F
- Average high
- 57°F
Range across the year: 8°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.0 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 13.3 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 12,000 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 (2.9×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: 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 0.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 67% 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 13.3 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 8.6-hour midwinter low and the 15.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 515,303 recreation visits, down 4.7% from 540,890 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 8.6%, so a April visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 47°F / 21°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 7 Poor |
| April | 57°F / 29°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 54 Fair |
| May | 66°F / 39°F | 1.0× Average | 65 Good |
All twelve months at Devils Tower, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Devils Tower 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.
- Belle Fourche River Campground (campground): closed all month (October 15, 2026 to May 15, 2027)
Things to do at Devils Tower in April
The National Park Service tags 8 Devils Tower activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Eat Lunch at the Devils Tower Picnic Area · 1-2 hours
- Hike Joyner Ridge Trail · 1-2 hours
- Hike South Side Trail · 0-30 minutes
- Hike the Red Beds Loop Trail · 2-3 hours
- Hike Valley View Trail · 0-30 minutes
- Stargaze at Joyner Ridge
- Walk the Tower Trail Loop · 40 minutes
- Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 29°F at Devils Tower National Monument, with about 2 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is very quiet at Devils Tower National Monument (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. 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 3% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 12,000 recreation visits at Devils Tower National Monument, 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.