Alberta weather in April
Planning a journey to Alberta this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Alberta in April?
Alberta is a region in Canada. The weather in Alberta in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Cape Hooper at -13°C (10°F) and moderate in Taber at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C (33°F) in Taber and -18°C (1°F) in Cape Hooper.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in High Level with an average of 21mm (0.8 inches) to high snow/rainfall in Waterton Park with 101mm (4 inches). The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 222 hours of sunshine in Calgary. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alberta in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alberta climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Average weather in Calgary
In April Calgary generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (53°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Edmonton
In April Edmonton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jasper
In April Jasper generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (38°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (20°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Canmore
In April Canmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Banff
In April Banff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Alberta?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta due to the typically unpleasant weather in Calgary.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Calgary. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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