Walnut Canyon National Monument in April
April at Walnut Canyon National Monument averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 34°F, with about 0.9" of precipitation and roughly 6" of snow. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes April a busy month here.
- Average low
- 34°F
- Average high
- 62°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9 in
- Snowfall
- 6 in
- Daylight
- 12.9 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 20,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Walnut Canyon; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.4× the average — a 4-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 20/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 187,205 recreation visits, up 22.7% from 152,548 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 14.2%, 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 | 56°F / 28°F | 1.3× Busy | 17 Poor |
| April | 62°F / 34°F | 1.5× Busy | 20 Poor |
| May | 71°F / 40°F | 1.2× Busy | 53 Fair |
All twelve months at Walnut Canyon, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 34°F at Walnut Canyon National Monument, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation and roughly 6 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is busy at Walnut Canyon National Monument (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 20/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. April sits at about 1.5× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 20,000 recreation visits at Walnut Canyon National Monument, 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.