When to go · Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Steamboat Springs's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs.
- JulyGreatInside Steamboat Springs's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs.
- AugustGreatInside Steamboat Springs's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs.
- DecemberGreatInside Steamboat Springs's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs.
Weather in April
- Steamboat SpringsHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Steamboat Springs, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside Steamboat Springs's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Aug for hiking and hot springs.
Steamboat Springs: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings