What April feels like in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City, April brings mid-spring. Afternoons are cool, pleasant for walking as long as you keep a layer on. Nights are cold; with a gap of about 12.3°C (22.1°F) between afternoon and night, early mornings can surprise you. The air is comfortable — neither muggy nor dry.
Rain in Salt Lake City in April
Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 6.8 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Salt Lake City averages about 6 mm per rainy day, so April is typical. April is Salt Lake City's wettest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in April
Mid-month, Salt Lake City gets 13 h 15 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:50 am to sunset near 8:05 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 23 min more daylight than mid-March. Measured sunshine covers about 85% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How April compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, April comes out as the 6th coolest month in Salt Lake City. Compared with March, afternoons are 4.7°C (8.5°F) warmer, with 4 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into May. The next month's average high: 20.6°C (69.1°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.
Tips for visiting Salt Lake City in April
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Warm Layers
Insulated layers and warm shoes for the cold hours.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Salt Lake City in April?
Afternoons average 14.8°C (58.6°F) and nights about 2.5°C (36.5°F) — cool by most people's standards. It is the 6th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in April?
It does: about 10 rainy days bring roughly 68 mm, so plan some indoor options.
What should I wear in Salt Lake City in April?
The numbers point to versatile layers, rain protection, warm layers and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is April or May better for visiting Salt Lake City?
May scores better on our climate ranking (#4 of 12 vs #6), rated Great against Good. May is warmer and has fewer rainy days.