When to go · Black Rock City
Black Rock City in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). 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:
Weather in April
- Black Rock CityHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 5 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 Black Rock City, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Aug: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
Aug: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Aug: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Aug: 0
April: Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
August: Inside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
Black Rock City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings