Colorado weather in April
There's a real gradient across Colorado in April: 63° afternoons in Denver, 50° in Aspen, with snow in the mix at the cold end.
Based on 4 weather stations. Four stations from the Front Range to the high country — elevation is the whole story in Colorado, and about a mile of it separates these rows.
Front Range
Highs 61–63°, nights around 34°, and up to 6.2 in of snow in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 63° / 34° | 4 | 6.2 in | Spring keeps getting interrupted — pack the jacket you'll resent carrying. |
| Colorado Springs | 61° / 34° | 4 | 5.5 in | A month with two wardrobes and no warning which you'll need. |
The High Rockies
Highs near 50°, nights around 27°, and 20.9 in of snow in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 50° / 27° | 8 | 20.9 in | Half the town closes, and the ones staying know why. |
Southwest Colorado
Highs near 62°, nights around 28°, and 1.1 in of rain in a typical April.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 62° / 28° | 5 | Dry, breezy, and the wind will find your hat. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.