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Chetwynd Weather in April

Chetwynd in April

The short of it: Chetwynd in April averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 14 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low -2° · rain 24 mm · daylight 14 h 5 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

April in Chetwynd brings afternoons near 11° and nights around -2°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 5 min in mid-April, 146 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Chetwynd runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Hudson's Hope, 41 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Chetwynd, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 5 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hudson's HopeBritish Columbia41 km NNW11°-2°22 mm
Grand HavenBritish Columbia75 km NE9°-2°24 mm
Tumbler RidgeBritish Columbia75 km SSE9°-2°34 mm
TaylorBritish Columbia78 km NE10°-1°22 mm
Fort St. JohnBritish Columbia78 km NE9°-2°26 mm
Dawson CreekBritish Columbia88 km E10°-2°23 mm
Pouce CoupeBritish Columbia94 km E10°-2°21 mm
MackenzieBritish Columbia100 km WSW10°-3°24 mm
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The Almanac · Chetwynd Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chetwynd by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°24 mm9 km/h7 h 37 min✦✦
February-2°-13°18 mm9 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March2°-9°28 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April11°-2°24 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May17°4°39 mm10 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°75 mm9 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦
July23°10°80 mm9 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦
August22°8°46 mm9 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°36 mm9 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-1°38 mm9 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November0°-8°37 mm9 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦
December-5°-12°20 mm9 km/h7 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chetwynd in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chetwynd in April?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Chetwynd?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Chetwynd in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 3 min in December to 17 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Chetwynd in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Chetwynd in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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