Tacoma in April
Good time to visit
April marks Tacoma's real awakening with the famous Daffodil Festival and cherry blossoms everywhere. Weather becomes actually pleasant and tourist season officially begins.
Weather
April delivers proper spring weather with temperatures reaching the mid-60s most days. Rain becomes more sporadic - about 8 days of showers mixed with sunny breaks. Cherry blossoms explode throughout the city.
16°C high7°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$98/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Daffodil Festival and Parade
- •Cherry blossom peak at Wright Park
- •Spring Art Walk in downtown galleries
April Tips
- •Book accommodations now for summer months - April is when everyone plans ahead
- •Wright Park's cherry trees peak mid-month but crowds follow weather forecasts
- •Farmers markets restart - Proctor Farmers Market kicks off weekend crowds
All Months
Summer in Tacoma means festival season and Mount Rainier in full glory. June through September gives you the best weather, with July and August offering the most sunshine. The Tacoma Night Market runs Thursday evenings downtown from May to October, but peak season means crowds and higher hotel rates. Here's a local secret: September might be perfect. The weather stays warm, summer tourists head home, and the city settles into a comfortable rhythm. Spring brings cherry blossoms to Wright Park and fewer crowds at the museums. Winter can be gray and drizzly, but indoor attractions like the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum shine brightest when the weather's gloomy outside.
Tacoma Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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