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Betsiamites Weather in April

Betsiamites in April

The short of it: Betsiamites in April averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -3° · rain 78 mm · daylight 13 h 38 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Betsiamites an average April high of 6°, a low of -3° and some 78 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 6°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 38 min in mid-April, 114 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Betsiamites runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Chute-aux-Outardes, 27 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

April in Betsiamites, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 38 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chute-aux-OutardesQuebec27 km NE6°-3°80 mm
ForestvilleQuebec39 km SW6°-3°102 mm
HauteriveQuebec40 km NE5°-3°84 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec47 km NE5°-3°75 mm
LucevilleQuebec48 km SSE6°-1°55 mm
Mont-JoliQuebec52 km SE6°-2°61 mm
RimouskiQuebec55 km S7°-1°65 mm
Le BicQuebec63 km S7°-2°64 mm

The Almanac · Betsiamites 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 6°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Betsiamites by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-18°60 mm23 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-6°-17°69 mm23 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March-1°-10°63 mm21 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°78 mm20 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May13°4°85 mm17 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June19°9°97 mm16 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°12°108 mm15 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August21°11°95 mm16 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°7°103 mm17 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°2°119 mm20 km/h10 h 41 min✦
November3°-4°89 mm21 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December-3°-12°86 mm23 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Betsiamites in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Betsiamites in April?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 6°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Betsiamites?

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

How long are the days in Betsiamites in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Betsiamites in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Betsiamites in April?

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

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