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Barrie Weather in April

Barrie in April

The short of it: Barrie in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

April in Barrie brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -1°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 min in mid-April, 97 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Barrie runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Innisfil, 11 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Barrie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
InnisfilOntario11 km S9°-1°73 mm
KeswickOntario23 km SE8°0°76 mm
OrilliaOntario30 km NE9°-1°84 mm
Wasaga BeachOntario31 km WNW9°0°76 mm
East GwillimburyOntario38 km SSE9°0°77 mm
NewmarketOntario42 km SSE9°0°75 mm
MidlandOntario43 km NNW10°0°79 mm
CollingwoodOntario45 km WNW10°1°80 mm

The Almanac · Barrie Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barrie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°71 mm16 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-3°-12°57 mm16 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March2°-7°49 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°72 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May17°6°89 mm14 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June23°11°94 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
July26°15°76 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September22°11°88 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°84 mm15 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November7°0°78 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-6°62 mm17 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrie in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrie in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Barrie?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Barrie in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 51 min in December to 15 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Barrie in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Barrie in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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