When to go · Lake George
Lake George in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; 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
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; 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 Lake George's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Lake George's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Lake George's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Lake George's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- Lake GeorgeHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 11 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 Lake George, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside Lake George's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Lake George: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast