Salt Spring Island Weather in April

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

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Ganges Fernwood Fulford Harbour

Are you planning a trip a to Salt Spring Island, Canada in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Salt Spring Island in April

Salt Spring Island, Canada is a region in Canada. April in Salt Spring Island generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Ganges.

To explore the conditions in Salt Spring Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fulford Harbour with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Fernwood with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ganges enjoys about 201 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Salt Spring Island by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Salt Spring Island in April

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

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 Salt Spring Island

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

Temperature range in Salt Spring Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Salt Spring Island (April)

Ganges

In April Ganges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
201 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Fernwood

In April Fernwood generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
185 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Fulford Harbour

In April Fulford Harbour generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
201 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Salt Spring 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 Salt Spring Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ganges 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Fernwood 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Fulford Harbour 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Salt Spring Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salt Spring Island, Canada in April?

Salt Spring Island, Canada typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ganges average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Salt Spring Island, Canada in April?

Ganges averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Salt Spring Island, Canada get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Ganges averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Salt Spring Island, Canada?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Salt Spring Island, Canada with overall tolerable weather in Ganges. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Salt Spring Island, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ganges. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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