New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in April
In April, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 64°F and a low of 41°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 107,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 07 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 64° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 7m
- Visitors
- 107,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Oak Hill, WV, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 2,040 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 63° / 40° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Shenandoah National Park | 67° / 41° | Moderate | Mild |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 66° / 40° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 69° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 68° / 48° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
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