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Denver in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Denver in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Denver, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Denver in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Denver in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 48 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
53%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Denver in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +20°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of -8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +18°C.

Is Denver warm or cold in April?

Denver is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +2°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 Denver:

Climate in Denver in April

Denver weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+13°C+18°C+22°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-15°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+31°C+34°C
Rainfall
24 mm48 mm95 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
54%53%56%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
876
Cloudy days
171615
Rainy days
249
Snowy days
431

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 54% to 53%. Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Denver is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 20% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 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:
Denver wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

April is one of the snowiest months in Denver.

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

How was the weather last April in Denver?

This is the weather in Denver in April 2023:
1 April
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+16°C
2 April
☁️
+20°C
3 April
☁️
+19°C
4 April
☁️
+19°C
5 April
🌧️
+18°C
6 April
☀️
+9°C
7 April
☀️
+13°C
8 April
☀️
+20°C
9 April
☁️
+25°C
10 April
🌧️
+24°C
11 April
☀️
+18°C
12 April
☁️
+18°C
13 April
☀️
+9°C
14 April
☀️
+15°C
15 April
☀️
+17°C
16 April
☁️
+16°C
17 April
☀️
+20°C
18 April
☀️
+17°C
19 April
☀️
+28°C
20 April
☀️
+26°C
21 April
☀️
+27°C
22 April
☀️
+30°C
23 April
☁️
+25°C
24 April
☁️
+14°C
25 April
🌧️
+14°C
26 April
☀️
+24°C
27 April
☁️
+24°C
28 April
☀️
+24°C
29 April
☀️
+24°C
30 April
☀️
+18°C
In April 2023 Denver had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 33%, with a maximum of 86% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+13°C) and the highest in 2012 (+23°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 159 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in April:

Is April a good time to visit Denver?

April is a really good time to go to Denver. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Denver.

Can you sunbathe in Denver in April?

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

Is Denver rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Denver in April?

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

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Denver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Denver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.