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Colorado Springs in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Colorado Springs in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).

Weather in Colorado Springs in April 2026

OK Weather
Mild
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Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Colorado Springs, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colorado Springs has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Colorado Springs in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colorado Springs for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +17°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of -10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +20°C.

Is Colorado Springs warm or cold in April?

Colorado Springs is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to +1°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Colorado Springs:

Climate in Colorado Springs in April

Colorado Springs weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature+12°C+16°C+20°C
Min. temperature-24°C-20°C-9°C
Max. temperature+25°C+29°C+33°C
Rainfall19 mm42 mm82 mm
Wind2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity55%54%57%
Air pressure1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
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Sunny days864
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Cloudy days976
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Rainy days61019
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Snowy days861
Our opinion
Good
OK
Good

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +16°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 55% to 54%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 6 in April.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Colorado Springs in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Colorado Springs is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 55 mm, with a 27% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Colorado Springs wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 25 mm, with a 7% chance of snow on a typical day.

April is one of the snowiest months in Colorado Springs.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Colorado Springs?

This is the weather in Colorado Springs in April 2025:
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mar.
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1
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+19°C
2
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+19°C
3
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+19°C
4
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+18°C
5
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+2°C
6
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+10°C
7
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+17°C
8
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+18°C
9
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+18°C
10
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+23°C
11
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+28°C
12
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+27°C
13
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+25°C
14
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+20°C
15
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+9°C
16
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+16°C
17
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+20°C
18
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+23°C
19
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+21°C
20
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+13°C
21
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+9°C
22
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+8°C
23
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+11°C
24
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+16°C
25
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+14°C
26
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+12°C
27
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+19°C
28
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+17°C
29
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+21°C
30
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+20°C
In April 2025 Colorado Springs had 20 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 45%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Colorado Springs climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Colorado Springs in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+15°C) and the highest in 2012 (+20°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 219 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 773 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colorado Springs in April:

Is April a good time to visit Colorado Springs?

It’s always a good time to visit Colorado Springs, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Colorado Springs in April?

April has mild temperatures in Colorado Springs. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Colorado Springs rainy in April?

Colorado Springs is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Colorado Springs in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Colorado Springs in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Colorado Springs

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colorado Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.