Tupelo National Battlefield in April
April at Tupelo National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 51°F, with about 5.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes April an average month here.
- Average low
- 51°F
- Average high
- 73°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 5.2 in
- Daylight
- 12.9 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 50 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 1983.
That makes April the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.3×) and the February low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 70/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 62°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 1.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 49% 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 12.9 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 1983 drew 614 recreation visits, up 14.6% from 536 in 1982.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 64°F / 43°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 65 Good |
| April | 73°F / 51°F | 1.0× Average | 70 Good |
| May | 81°F / 60°F | 0.5× Quiet | 82 Excellent |
All twelve months at Tupelo, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 51°F at Tupelo National Battlefield, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is average at Tupelo National Battlefield (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 70/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. April sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tupelo National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–1983.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–1983), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.