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Brighton Weather in April

Brighton in April

The short of it: Brighton in April averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 30 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 7° · low -1° · rain 82 mm · daylight 13 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Brighton an average April high of 7°, a low of -1° and some 82 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 30 min in mid-April, 104 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, Brighton runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Downtown Charlottetown, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

April in Brighton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 30 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Downtown CharlottetownPrince Edward Island1 km ESE7°-1°82 mm
CharlottetownPrince Edward Island1 km E7°-1°82 mm
Spring ParkPrince Edward Island2 km N7°-1°82 mm
Lewis PointPrince Edward Island2 km NW7°-1°84 mm
ParkdalePrince Edward Island3 km NE7°-1°82 mm
West RoyaltyPrince Edward Island3 km NNW7°-1°84 mm
Mt. EdwardPrince Edward Island3 km NNE7°-1°84 mm
SouthportPrince Edward Island3 km ESE7°-1°82 mm

The Almanac · Brighton 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 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Brighton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°101 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-2°-11°88 mm20 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-7°94 mm20 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°82 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May13°4°89 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°10°100 mm15 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July24°15°78 mm15 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August24°15°82 mm15 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°11°102 mm17 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°118 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°119 mm21 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December2°-5°127 mm22 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brighton in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brighton in April?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Brighton?

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

How long are the days in Brighton in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Brighton in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Brighton in April?

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

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