George Washington Carver National Monument in April
April at George Washington Carver National Monument averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 44°F, with about 5.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes April a busy month here.
- Average low
- 44°F
- Average high
- 69°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 5.2 in
- Daylight
- 13.0 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 4,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at George Washington Carver; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.3× the average — a 4-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 34/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 56°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 0.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,081 recreation visits, up 4.8% from 37,282 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.4%, 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 | 60°F / 35°F | 1.3× Busy | 31 Poor |
| April | 69°F / 44°F | 1.4× Busy | 34 Poor |
| May | 76°F / 54°F | 1.4× Busy | 45 Fair |
All twelve months at George Washington Carver, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Carver in April
The National Park Service tags 13 George Washington Carver activities for spring. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- A Contemplative Experience · 30-60 minutes
- Capture a Moment · 30-60 minutes
- Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area · 20-75 minutes
- Explore with Young Carver · 30-90 minutes
- Pack a Picnic · 30-120 minutes
- Start at the Visitor Center · 15-20 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour on the Carver Trail · 1-2 hours
- Tour the Carver Trail · 60-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 44°F at George Washington Carver National Monument, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is busy at George Washington Carver National Monument (about 1.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 34/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. April sits at about 1.4× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 5,000 recreation visits at George Washington Carver 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.