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Breckenridge weather in April

Average highs of 48°F, lows of 18°F and 1.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Breckenridge’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 48°F and lows of 18°F. That is 7° warmer than March, and 4° below the yearly average high.

Average high
48°F
Average low
18°F
Precipitation
1.4 in
Wet days
11
Snow
17.3 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:27 AM · 7:40 PM

April across the year

  1. 31°2°Jan
  2. 33°4°Feb
  3. 41°11°Mar
  4. 48°18°Apr
  5. 58°26°May
  6. 69°33°Jun
  7. 75°38°Jul
  8. 73°37°Aug
  9. 66°30°Sep
  10. 54°21°Oct
  11. 41°11°Nov
  12. 32°3°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 17 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

April is good for

Around Breckenridge

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March41°F11°F1.1 in
April48°F18°F1.4 in
May58°F26°F1.3 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Breckenridge in April?

Average highs are 48°F and average lows 18°F, for a daily mean of 33°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Breckenridge in April?

April averages 1.4 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Breckenridge in April?

Yes, about 17.3 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Breckenridge in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:27 AM and sets about 7:40 PM, for roughly 13.2 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Breckenridge?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. April is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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