Tule Lake National Monument in April
April at Tule Lake National Monument averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 30°F, with about 1" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes April a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 30°F
- Average high
- 59°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.0 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 30 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes April the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.7×) and the January low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 24/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: 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 7.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 75% 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.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 53°F / 26°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 13 Poor |
| April | 59°F / 30°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 24 Poor |
| May | 69°F / 37°F | 1.6× Busy | 74 Good |
All twelve months at Tule Lake, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Tule Lake 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.
- Tule Lake Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (September 7, 2026 to May 22, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 30°F at Tule Lake National Monument, with about 1 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is very quiet at Tule Lake National Monument (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 24/100. Our recommended month is September. April draws about 7% of the visits Tule Lake sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around April.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.1× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tule Lake National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.