Month guide · Napa Valley · United States
Napa Valley in April
What April is really like in Napa Valley: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Inglenook, Napa Valley · Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Napa Valley. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny and green; a pleasant month for cycling and outdoor tastings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Napa Valley: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (19°C (66°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:45
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Bud break, green hills and mild weather; spring is quieter than summer and autumn, with good-value midweek stays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Napa Valley, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · St Helena
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
The Greystone Cellars building, completed in 1889, was once among the largest stone wineries in the world and now houses the West Coast campus of the Culinary Institute of America.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Food
- Rainy day
- History
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Experience · Calistoga
Calistoga mud baths and hot springs
Book a mid-afternoon treatment after a morning of tastings, and drink plenty of water; the hot mud and minerals are dehydrating.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Rainy day
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Neighbourhood · Yountville
Yountville village
A walkable village on Washington Street with destination restaurants, bakeries, galleries and tasting rooms.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Art
- Couples
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Experience · Downtown Napa
Napa Valley Wine Train
Choose a package with a winery stop if you want to taste along the way, and sit on the side facing the vineyards rather than Highway 29.
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Couples
- Food
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 22°C (72°F), lows near 6°C (43°F) and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Napa Valley?
One of the best months to visit Napa Valley. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Napa Valley in April?
At about 19:45 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:33: roughly 13.1 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Napa Valley in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Napa Valley in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.