When to go · Girdwood
Girdwood in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–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
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −2°C (29°F)29°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–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 Girdwood's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Girdwood's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Girdwood's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- DecemberGreatInside Girdwood's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- GirdwoodHighs around 7.5 °C (46 °F), lows around -1.8 °C (29 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 46 °F (7.5 °C), lows around 29 °F (-1.8 °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 Girdwood, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 7.5 °C (46 °F)46 °F (7.5 °C)
Jan: -2.8 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-2.8 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1.8 °C (29 °F)29 °F (-1.8 °C)
Jan: -8.4 °C (17 °F)17 °F (-8.4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside Girdwood's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and the tram; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Girdwood: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings