James A Garfield National Historic Site in April
April at James A Garfield National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 58°F and an overnight low around 38°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 38°F
- Average high
- 58°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 2,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.4×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 55/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 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 13.1 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,671 recreation visits, up 8.5% from 36,553 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.9%, 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 | 45°F / 28°F | 0.5× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| April | 58°F / 38°F | 0.8× Quiet | 55 Fair |
| May | 69°F / 49°F | 1.3× Busy | 62 Good |
All twelve months at James A Garfield, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at James A Garfield in April
The National Park Service tags 5 James A Garfield activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Cell Phone Tours At James A. Garfield National Historic Site · 30-60 minutes
- Complete the Junior Ranger Program!
- Start Your Visit in the Visitor Center · 45-60 minutes
- Today in the Park · reservation required
- Your Pet Can Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger! · 20-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 58°F and an overnight low around 38°F at James A Garfield National Historic Site, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at James A Garfield National Historic Site (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 55/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 2,000 recreation visits at James A Garfield National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1997–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.