When to go · North Pole
North Pole in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark). 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) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark). 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 North Pole's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark.
- JulyGreatInside North Pole's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark.
- AugustGreatInside North Pole's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark.
- NovemberGreatInside North Pole's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark.
Weather in April
- North PoleHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 1 day
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 North Pole, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1 (better)
Jun: 2
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
June: Inside North Pole's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, everything open); late Nov–Dec for Christmas postmark.
North Pole: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings