Prince Edward Island Weather in April

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

Thinking about venturing to Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Souris to 8°C (46°F) in Charlottetown. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Charlottetown and 0°C (32°F) in Souris.

For specific regional insights in Prince Edward Island, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Charlottetown with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Murray Harbour with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Charlottetown, you can expect around 150 hours of sunlight in April, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Prince Edward Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Prince Edward Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlottetown)

Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island in April

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

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 Prince Edward Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Prince Edward Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Prince Edward Island (April)

Charlottetown

In April Charlottetown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
150 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Cavendish

In April Cavendish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
150 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Summerside

In April Summerside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
150 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Brackley Beach

In April Brackley Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
150 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

North Rustico

In April North Rustico generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
150 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Prince Edward Island, in Canada.

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 Prince Edward Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlottetown 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Cavendish 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Summerside 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Brackley Beach 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
North Rustico 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Stanhope 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Prince Edward Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island, Canada in April?

In April, Prince Edward Island, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Charlottetown sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Prince Edward Island, Canada in April?

Average temperatures in Prince Edward Island, Canada during April range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Charlottetown.

Does Prince Edward Island, Canada get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Prince Edward Island, Canada during April, with Charlottetown averaging close to 87 mm (3.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Charlottetown, April may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Charlottetown. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Prince Edward Island.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.