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Burnside Weather in April

Burnside in April

The short of it: Burnside in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 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 9° · low 0° · rain 113 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Burnside an average April high of 9°, a low of 0° and some 113 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 min in mid-April, 98 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, Burnside runs about middling and drier than most in April. Albro Lake, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

April in Burnside, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Albro LakeNova Scotia2 km SE9°0°114 mm
HarbourviewNova Scotia3 km SSE9°0°113 mm
DartmouthNova Scotia4 km SSE9°0°114 mm
Convoy PlaceNova Scotia4 km SSW9°0°113 mm
Halifax North EndNova Scotia4 km S9°0°114 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia4 km E9°0°114 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia5 km SW9°0°112 mm
Downtown DartmouthNova Scotia5 km SE9°0°114 mm

The Almanac · Burnside 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 5° against March, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Burnside by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°139 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February1°-9°118 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°127 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°113 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°115 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°98 mm13 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°15°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°11°100 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°143 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°153 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December4°-4°161 mm21 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Burnside in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Burnside in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Burnside?

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

How long are the days in Burnside in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Burnside in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Burnside in April?

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

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