Canada
Canada in April
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Canada in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Canada in April?
- Windsor is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 14°C (57°F) in April; Yellowknife is the coolest at 0°C (32°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Canada in April?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Vancouver (10°C (49°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
14°
Windsor
Coolest
0°
Yellowknife
Driest
13 mm
Yellowknife
Warmest sea
10°
Vancouver
Windsor is the warm end of Canada in April (14°C (57°F)); Yellowknife the cool end (0°C (32°F)). On average it is 7 °C (13 °F) warmer than March. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Osoyoos, Penticton, and Oliver.
Best places in Canada in April
63 
Osoyoos
British Columbia · Canada
17° / 3° 23 mm Apr
60
Penticton
British Columbia · Canada
16° / 3° 28 mm Apr
64
Oliver
British Columbia · Canada
17° / 3° 24 mm Apr
56
Kelowna
British Columbia · Canada
15° / 3° 25 mm Apr
56
Kamloops
British Columbia · Canada
16° / 2° 17 mm Apr
43
Victoria
British Columbia · Canada
13° / 6° 40 mm Apr
46
Windsor
Ontario · Canada
14° / 3° 81 mm Apr
56
Vernon
British Columbia · Canada
16° / 3° 29 mm Apr
Weather in April by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 14° | 3° | 81 mm | 5° | 46 |
| Victoria | 13° | 6° | 40 mm | 9° | 43 |
| Winnipeg | 10° | -2° | 33 mm | — | 41 |
| Calgary | 11° | -2° | 24 mm | — | 41 |
| Edmonton | 10° | -1° | 25 mm | — | 41 |
| Niagara Falls | 12° | 2° | 75 mm | — | 39 |
| Vancouver | 13° | 6° | 130 mm | 10° | 37 |
| Toronto | 11° | 2° | 70 mm | 4° | 37 |
| Ottawa | 11° | 0° | 69 mm | — | 34 |
| Kingston | 11° | 1° | 80 mm | 3° | 32 |
| Yellowknife | 0° | -11° | 13 mm | — | 31 |
| Montreal | 10° | 0° | 84 mm | — | 29 |
| Banff | 8° | -4° | 35 mm | — | 26 |
| Québec | 9° | -1° | 97 mm | — | 24 |
| Moncton | 9° | 0° | 92 mm | — | 19 |
| St. John's | 6° | -1° | 123 mm | 1° | 6 |
Festivals in Canada in April
- Vancouver Sun Run Annual 10-kilometre race in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Film Festival for the Environment Film festival
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Canada in April?
Average daytime highs range from 0° in Yellowknife to 14° in Windsor.
Can you swim in Canada in April?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Vancouver at about 10°.