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Central Weather in April

Central in April

The short of it: Central in April averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 1° · rain 83 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

April in Central brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 1°, with about 83 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 11°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-April, 94 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Central runs about middling and drier than most in April. Waterloo, 0 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Central, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WaterlooOntario0 km ENE11°1°83 mm
ColumbiaOntario2 km NNW11°1°83 mm
Victoria HillsOntario3 km S11°1°85 mm
Highland WestOntario4 km SSW10°1°86 mm
KitchenerOntario4 km S11°1°85 mm
Forest HeightsOntario5 km S11°1°85 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario5 km SSE11°1°85 mm
VanierOntario7 km SE11°1°85 mm

The Almanac · Central 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 7° from March to about 11°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°72 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°83 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°96 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°95 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°69 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in April?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from March to about 11°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Central?

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

How long are the days in Central in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Central in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Central in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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