New Brunswick Weather in April

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

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Thinking about venturing to New Brunswick, Canada this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in New Brunswick in April

New Brunswick, Canada is a region in Canada. April in New Brunswick generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Caraquet to 11°C (52°F) in Saint Stephen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Saint Stephen and -1°C (30°F) in Caraquet.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Brunswick, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Grand Falls with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in North Head with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Moncton typically sees 165 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in New Brunswick in April

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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 New Brunswick

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

Temperature range in New Brunswick (April)

Precipitation variation in New Brunswick (April)

Moncton

In April Moncton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
165 hours
207 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Moncton →

Grand Manan Island

In April Grand Manan Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grand Manan Island →

Saint John

In April Saint John generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint John →

Fredericton

In April Fredericton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fredericton →

Saint Andrews

In April Saint Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Saint Andrews →

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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 New Brunswick in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moncton 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Grand Manan Island 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Saint John 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Fredericton 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Saint Andrews 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Edmundston 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

New Brunswick weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Brunswick, Canada in April?

April in New Brunswick, Canada brings poor weather. In Moncton, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in New Brunswick, Canada in April?

Daytime temperatures in Moncton peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in April, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does New Brunswick, Canada get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Not particularly. Moncton averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of snow/rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for New Brunswick, Canada.

Is April a Good Time to Visit New Brunswick, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Moncton, April may not be the ideal time to visit New Brunswick, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Moncton. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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