Downtown Whitefish and the mountains in a historical 2006 photograph

Weather · April

Whitefish weather in April

Average highs of 53°F, lows of 30°F and 1.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Whitefish’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 53°F and lows of 30°F. That is 10° warmer than March, and 0° below the yearly average high.

Average high
53°F
Average low
30°F
Precipitation
1.6 in
Wet days
10
Snow
1.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:47 AM · 8:27 PM

April across the year

  1. 29°16°Jan
  2. 34°16°Feb
  3. 43°23°Mar
  4. 53°30°Apr
  5. 64°39°May
  6. 70°45°Jun
  7. 81°50°Jul
  8. 80°48°Aug
  9. 69°40°Sep
  10. 53°31°Oct
  11. 38°24°Nov
  12. 29°18°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 10 days this month.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March43°F23°F1.3 in
April53°F30°F1.6 in
May64°F39°F2.0 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Whitefish and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Whitefish in April?

Average highs are 53°F and average lows 30°F, for a daily mean of 42°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Whitefish in April?

April averages 1.6 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Whitefish in April?

Yes, about 1.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Whitefish in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:47 AM and sets about 8:27 PM, for roughly 13.7 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Whitefish?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. April is cool.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Whitefish station (2.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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