Weather in April in Ontario
Considering a trip to Ontario this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ontario in April?
Ontario is a region in Canada. Ontario has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Schreiber at 4°C to mild in Windsor at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Windsor and -3°C in Schreiber.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Red Lake with an average of 42 mm to high snow/rainfall in Port Colborne with 109 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Toronto.Average sunshine
Toronto enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Ontario for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ontario climate page.
Where to go in Ontario in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Ontario?
Toronto
In April Toronto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ottawa
In April Ottawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Niagara Falls
In April Niagara Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mississauga
In April Mississauga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Niagara on the Lake
In April Niagara on the Lake generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ontario, in Canada.
Is April the best time to visit Ontario?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Ontario with often poor weather in Toronto.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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