Halifax weather in April (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of weather does April bring to Halifax? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During April, Halifax usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Halifax in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 156 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Halifax. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Halifax climate page with graphs.

 

Halifax, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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