Wind Cave National Park in April
In April, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 58°F and a low of 31°F, with 2.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 7.8 inches of snowfall. About 38,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 21 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 58° / 31°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3in
- Snow
- 7.8in
- Daylight
- 13h 21m
- Visitors
- 38,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 50° / 32° | Quiet | Cool |
| Badlands National Park | 60° / 33° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 56° / 30° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 49° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Yellowstone National Park | 41° / 17° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Wind Cave · National parks to visit in April