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Canada Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canada in April.

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Planning a getaway to Canada this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Canada in April

In April, Canada experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Alert at -18°C (0°F) to mild in Osoyoos at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Osoyoos and -25°C (-13°F) in Alert.

To explore the conditions in Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 243 mm (9.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Toronto.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Toronto as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Canada by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canada — and find the best time to visit. (based on Toronto)

January1°C (34°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canada in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canada.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canada

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Canada?

Temperature range in Canada (April)

Precipitation variation in Canada (April)

Toronto

In April Toronto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
180 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Toronto →

Montréal

In April Montréal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
179 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Montréal →

Quebec City

In April Quebec City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
170 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Quebec City →

Vancouver

In April Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
185 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vancouver →

Ottawa

In April Ottawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
188 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
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In our records: Canada April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Canada in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Canada brought 290 mm (11 in) in Niagara on the Lake on April 27, 1981.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canada in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toronto 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Montréal 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Vancouver 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Whistler 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Victoria 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jasper 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Canada weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canada in April?

Canada typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Toronto average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Canada in April?

In Toronto, the average daytime high in April is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Canada get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Toronto averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Canada.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Canada?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Canada due to the typically poor weather in Toronto.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Toronto. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Canada.

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