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Fort Collins weather in April

Average highs of 63°F, lows of 35°F and 2.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Fort Collins’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 35°F. That is 6° warmer than March, and 2° below the yearly average high.

Average high
63°F
Average low
35°F
Precipitation
2.1 in
Wet days
9
Snow
6.2 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:21 AM · 7:38 PM

April across the year

  1. 45°18°Jan
  2. 47°21°Feb
  3. 56°29°Mar
  4. 63°35°Apr
  5. 71°44°May
  6. 82°53°Jun
  7. 87°59°Jul
  8. 85°57°Aug
  9. 77°48°Sep
  10. 64°36°Oct
  11. 53°26°Nov
  12. 44°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Snow is likely (about 6 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March56°F29°F1.3 in
April63°F35°F2.1 in
May71°F44°F2.7 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Fort Collins in April?

Average highs are 63°F and average lows 35°F, for a daily mean of 49°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Fort Collins in April?

April averages 2.1 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Fort Collins in April?

Yes, about 6.2 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Fort Collins in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:21 AM and sets about 7:38 PM, for roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Fort Collins?

The mildest months for visiting are June, August, September. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Ft Collins station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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