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Lake Placid in April

An off month — score 46 of 100

Typical April days in Lake Placid reach about 49°F with nights near 28°F; about 8 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Lake Placid in April

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 28°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 21° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical April.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical April brings about 8 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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April vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.