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Cap-Chat Weather in April

Cap-Chat in April

The short of it: Cap-Chat in April averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 55 mm · daylight 13 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cap-Chat an average April high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 55 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 55 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 39 min in mid-April, 115 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Cap-Chat runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, 14 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Cap-Chat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 15 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 39 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sainte-Anne-des-MontsQuebec14 km ENE5°-3°57 mm
MataneQuebec68 km WSW6°-3°64 mm
Saint-UlricQuebec82 km WSW6°-3°64 mm
AmquiQuebec89 km SW6°-4°79 mm
Lac-au-SaumonQuebec90 km SSW6°-4°72 mm
CausapscalQuebec91 km SSW6°-4°69 mm
SayabecQuebec95 km SW6°-4°74 mm
Saint-AlexandreQuebec104 km N5°-4°74 mm

The Almanac · Cap-Chat 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 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 55 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cap-Chat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°75 mm21 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February-6°-16°62 mm21 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March-1°-10°70 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April5°-3°55 mm19 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May13°3°88 mm16 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦
June19°9°87 mm15 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
July22°12°106 mm14 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
August21°12°94 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
September17°8°103 mm16 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°2°104 mm19 km/h10 h 40 min✦
November4°-3°81 mm20 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December-3°-10°86 mm21 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cap-Chat in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cap-Chat in April?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 55 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Cap-Chat?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Cap-Chat in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 14 min in December to 16 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Cap-Chat in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Cap-Chat in April?

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

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