Nicodemus National Historic Site in April
April at Nicodemus National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 68°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 2.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes April an average month here.
- Average low
- 37°F
- Average high
- 68°F
Range across the year: 16°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Daylight
- 13.0 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 370 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes April the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.7×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 66/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 53°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 10.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 53% 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 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 6,644 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 7,535 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 96.9%, 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 | 59°F / 27°F | 0.6× Quiet | 59 Fair |
| April | 68°F / 37°F | 0.9× Average | 66 Good |
| May | 77°F / 48°F | 1.3× Busy | 73 Good |
All twelve months at Nicodemus, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Nicodemus in April
The National Park Service tags 3 Nicodemus activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Park Ranger Programs · 25-55 minutes · reservation required
- Photography and Art
- Picnicking at Nicodemus
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 68°F and an overnight low around 37°F at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is average at Nicodemus National Historic Site (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 66/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Nicodemus National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.