Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in April
What April is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Changeable: warm days, then sudden snow. Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Denver: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (12°C (54°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:38
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Highly changeable, with warm sunny days and heavy wet snowstorms; March is often the snowiest month.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks (Easter Sunday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Sun Valley
Meow Wolf Convergence Station
A four-storey immersive art installation by the Santa Fe-founded collective Meow Wolf, where visitors wander through surreal, interconnected worlds of colour, sound and hidden passages beside the Interstate 25 and Colfax interchange.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
Landmark · Morrison
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Climb to the top row for sunset views of Denver and the plains; on concert days the amphitheatre closes to visitors in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2 hours, or an evening for a concert
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Outdoors
Architecture · Golden Triangle
Colorado State Capitol
The Capitol's dome is covered with real Colorado gold leaf, and one of its west steps is engraved 'One Mile Above Sea Level'.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Garden · Cheesman Park
Denver Botanic Gardens
Visit in June or July for peak bloom, or in December for the Blossoms of Light display.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 1°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Denver?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Denver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable: warm days, then sudden snow. Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks.
+How warm is Denver in April?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.