Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway in April
April at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway averages a daytime high near 55°F and an overnight low around 34°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes April a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 34°F
- Average high
- 55°F
Range across the year: 5°F to 81°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 13.3 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 21,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.1×) and the December low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 56/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 44°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. 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 66% 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 13.3 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 8.5-hour midwinter low and the 15.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 852,296 recreation visits, down 5.4% from 900,828 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 20.9%, 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 | 40°F / 21°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 7 Poor |
| April | 55°F / 34°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 56 Fair |
| May | 68°F / 46°F | 1.4× Busy | 64 Good |
All twelve months at Saint Croix, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Saint Croix 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.
- Namekagon River Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (September 6, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
- St. Croix River Visitor Center (visitor center): closed until April 15, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 55°F and an overnight low around 34°F at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. 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 very quiet at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. April sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 21,000 recreation visits at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 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.