When to go · Truckee
Truckee in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing). 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 Truckee's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Truckee's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Truckee's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Truckee's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- TruckeeHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 2 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 Truckee, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Night low
Apr: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 2 (better)
Jan: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside Truckee's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and lake swimming; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Truckee: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings