Gateway National Recreation Area in April
In April, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 59°F and a low of 43°F, with 3.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.6 inches of snowfall. About 568,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 14 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 59° / 43°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5in
- Snow
- 0.6in
- Daylight
- 13h 14m
- Visitors
- 568,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
April is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 62° / 46° | Busy | Mild |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 62° / 46° | Busy | Mild |
| Stonewall National Monument | 62° / 46° | Few or no visits | Mild |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 61° / 38° | Moderate | Mild |
| Independence National Historical Park | 66° / 46° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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