Petrified Forest National Park in April
In April, Petrified Forest National Park averages a high of 68°F and a low of 35°F, with 0.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 43,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 01 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 68° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 0.4in
- Snow
- 0.2in
- Daylight
- 13h 1m
- Visitors
- 43,000
- Crowds
- Busy
April is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Painted Desert NP, AZ, 9.5 miles from the park's center, 5,760 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park | 61° / 29° | Very busy | Mild |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 59° / 34° | Quiet | Mild |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 72° / 44° | Busy | Mild |
| Saguaro National Park | 82° / 39° | Busy | Hot |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 54° / 29° | Busy | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Petrified Forest National Park on nps.gov
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