When to go · Sturgis
Sturgis in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). 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 Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.
- JulyGreatInside Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.
- AugustGreatInside Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.
- SeptemberGreatInside Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.
Weather in April
- SturgisHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 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 Sturgis, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Jun: 9
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
June: Inside Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.
Sturgis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings