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Brandon Weather in April

Brandon in April

The short of it: Brandon in April averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -3° · rain 25 mm · daylight 13 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Brandon an average April high of 10°, a low of -3° and some 25 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 10°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 41 min in mid-April, 118 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Brandon runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Shilo, 22 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

April in Brandon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
11° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 41 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShiloManitoba22 km ESE9°-3°24 mm
RiversManitoba29 km NW9°-4°23 mm
SourisManitoba34 km SW10°-3°24 mm
CarberryManitoba43 km E9°-3°21 mm
MinnedosaManitoba45 km N8°-5°30 mm
NeepawaManitoba55 km NE8°-4°28 mm
BoissevainManitoba69 km S9°-3°24 mm
VirdenManitoba70 km W9°-3°30 mm

The Almanac · Brandon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 10°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Brandon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°18 mm15 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-20°13 mm14 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-12°25 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°25 mm16 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°72 mm17 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°10°97 mm14 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦
July26°13°87 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°11°81 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°7°40 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°33 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°22 mm15 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-18°24 mm14 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brandon in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brandon in April?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 11° from March to about 10°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Brandon?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Brandon in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Brandon in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Brandon in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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