Vancouver weather in April (British Columbia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Vancouver in April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Vancouver typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Vancouver in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Vancouver. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vancouver climate page with graphs.

 

Vancouver, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Vancouver in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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