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St. Louis in April
What April is really like in St. Louis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit St. Louis. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Mild and blooming, with baseball's return and strong spring storms possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in St. Louis: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (13°C (55°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:37
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blooms in Forest Park and the Botanical Garden, baseball's return and changeable weather with strong storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Cardinals opening day at Busch Stadium (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · The Loop and University City
Delmar Loop
This lively stretch of Delmar Boulevard has independent shops, international restaurants and music venues, including Blueberry Hill, where Chuck Berry played monthly into his eighties, and The Pageant.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- History
Park · Sunset Hills
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Pick up a map at the entrance and follow the woodland trail for the more surprising works.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · Downtown
Citygarden
A free downtown sculpture garden opened in 2009, Citygarden mixes works by artists such as Fernand Léger and Tom Otterness with fountains, a splash plaza and native plantings, on two blocks of the Gateway Mall leading towards the Arch.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · North St. Louis
Chain of Rocks Bridge
Walk or cycle to the bend in the middle of the bridge for photos; go in daylight and with others, as the area is isolated.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 8°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit St. Louis?
It is one of the best months to visit St. Louis. Mild and blooming, with baseball's return and strong spring storms possible.
+How warm is St. Louis in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in St. Louis in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.