April · United States
Best time to visit Telluride in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Telluride in April
Average temperature -2°C, 28 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Telluride scores 8.8/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -2°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Telluride sits in a box canyon with a free gondola to its ski mountain and a Victorian mining town core.
April is one of the strongest months in Telluride (4th)
At -2°C (28°F) this is proper winter weather in April: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 28 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Telluride at 8.8/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.4/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Telluride in April?
- In April, Telluride averages -2°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Telluride?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Telluride in April?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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