Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in April
April at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 60°F and an overnight low around 38°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 38°F
- Average high
- 60°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 1,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (2.1×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 59/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 49°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 41% 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 13.1 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 13,586 recreation visits, down 42.7% from 23,699 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 64.6%, 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 | 47°F / 27°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 50 Fair |
| April | 60°F / 38°F | 0.6× Quiet | 59 Fair |
| May | 71°F / 49°F | 1.1× Average | 64 Good |
All twelve months at Eleanor Roosevelt, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Eleanor Roosevelt 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.
- Stone Cottage Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
Things to do at Eleanor Roosevelt in April
The National Park Service tags 6 Eleanor Roosevelt activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Close to Home · 20 minutes
- Eleanor's Walk · 1 hour
- Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits · 1-3 hours
- Farm Lane Trail · 1-2 hours
- Top Cottage Trail · 1-2 hours
- View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History · 20 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 60°F and an overnight low around 38°F at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 59/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.