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Denver weather in April

Expect cool weather in Denver in April: afternoons reach about 15°C (59°F), while nights drop to around -1°C (31°F). Around 46 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 5°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 5°C higher.
  • In Denver, April is mid-spring.
  • Nights often drop below freezing (average low -1°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.

Avg high

15°C

59°F

Avg low

-1°C

31°F

Rainfall

46 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

50%

relative

Sky

56%

cloud · often cloudy

Denver weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Denver
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January5°C / 41°F-6°C / 20°F18 mm55%54%
February6°C / 42°F-7°C / 19°F26 mm57%55%
March12°C / 53°F-3°C / 26°F32 mm51%52%
April15°C / 59°F-1°C / 31°F46 mm50%56%
May20°C / 68°F4°C / 39°F69 mm51%57%
June29°C / 83°F11°C / 52°F38 mm40%44%
July30°C / 86°F15°C / 58°F67 mm47%47%
August29°C / 84°F14°C / 56°F42 mm45%46%
September25°C / 78°F10°C / 49°F42 mm45%40%
October18°C / 64°F2°C / 35°F27 mm48%43%
November11°C / 52°F-3°C / 27°F20 mm50%45%
December5°C / 41°F-7°C / 20°F18 mm55%51%

What to pack for April

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Denver?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Denver in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Denver?

April is a reasonable time for Denver: highs around 15°C and about 46 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Denver in April?

Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Denver in April?

Denver typically gets around 46 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Denver (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.