Weir Farm National Historical Park in April
April at Weir Farm National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 3.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 37°F
- Average high
- 59°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 2,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (1.6×) and the February low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 56/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: 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 8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 40% 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.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 30,339 recreation visits, down 11.4% from 34,246 in 2024.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 47°F / 27°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 47 Fair |
| April | 59°F / 37°F | 0.7× Quiet | 56 Fair |
| May | 69°F / 46°F | 1.4× Busy | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at Weir Farm, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Weir Farm 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.
- Burlingham House Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027)
Things to do at Weir Farm in April
The National Park Service tags 6 Weir Farm activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Weir Farm Junior Ranger · 15-120 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour at Weir Farm · 10-60 minutes
- Visit the Burlingham House Visitor Center · 15-60 minutes
- Art in the Park · 15-120 minutes
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of Weir Farm · 30-120 minutes
- Walk to Weir Pond · 30-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 37°F at Weir Farm National Historical Park, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at Weir Farm National Historical Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. April sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Weir Farm National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.