Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park in April
April at Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 53°F, with about 2.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes April a busy month here.
- Average low
- 53°F
- Average high
- 80°F
Range across the year: 35°F to 97°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Daylight
- 12.7 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 13,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.7×) and the August low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 57/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is February: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 67°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 12.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 21% 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 12.7 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 10.1-hour midwinter low and the 13.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 38,456 recreation visits, down 67.8% from 119,278 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 16.4%, 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 | 73°F / 47°F | 1.7× Very busy | 39 Poor |
| April | 80°F / 53°F | 1.4× Busy | 57 Fair |
| May | 86°F / 63°F | 1.1× Average | 65 Good |
All twelve months at Lyndon B Johnson, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 53°F at Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 12.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is busy at Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (about 1.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. Our recommended month is February.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is August. April sits at about 1.4× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 13,000 recreation visits at Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near Lyndon B Johnson in April
Booking a April trip to Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park? Compare hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near the park with live April availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Lyndon B Johnson
Prices for Oct 30–Nov 1, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Visiting Lyndon B Johnson in April?
Get crowd forecasts and lodging deals for Lyndon B Johnson by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
See the full ranking of the best national parks to visit in April.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.