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Everglades in April

April is a busy time to visit Everglades — quieter than March, busier than May.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 69% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical April visits vs. the year

April (typical)90,581
Peak — March131,343
Quietest — September31,703

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

April weather

Avg high
85°F
Avg low
63°F
Precipitation
2.7"
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Daylight
12.8h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Homestead

What's open

Everglades in April: access

Open 24 hours year-round; visitor-center hours reduced in summer

Seasonal closures may apply:

  • Caution

    Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail

    Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.

  • Park Closure

    Current Alerts and Conditions

    Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Caution

    Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail

    Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.

  • Information

    For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

    Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Park Closure

    Current Alerts and Conditions

    Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Everglades crowds across the year

JanFebMar7AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

FAQ

Everglades in April

How busy is Everglades in April?

April rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Everglades National Park — about 69% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 90,581.

What is the weather like at Everglades in April?

In April, Everglades averages a high of 85°F and a low of 63°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.