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Chilliwack Weather in April

Chilliwack in April

The short of it: Chilliwack in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 118 mm · daylight 13 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

April in Chilliwack brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 118 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 39 min in mid-April, 115 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chilliwack runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Chilliwack-Downtown, 1 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Chilliwack, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 45 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 39 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chilliwack-DowntownBritish Columbia1 km WSW16°6°122 mm
PromontoryBritish Columbia7 km S15°5°116 mm
Vedder CrossingBritish Columbia7 km S15°6°115 mm
AbbotsfordBritish Columbia25 km WSW15°6°118 mm
ClayburnBritish Columbia25 km WSW15°6°118 mm
MissionBritish Columbia26 km W14°6°142 mm
TownlineBritish Columbia32 km WSW15°5°125 mm
AldergroveBritish Columbia40 km WSW14°5°128 mm

The Almanac · Chilliwack Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Chilliwack by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°242 mm11 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February9°1°118 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March12°3°163 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°6°118 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May20°10°88 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June22°12°79 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July25°14°46 mm10 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°52 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°74 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October15°7°182 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°283 mm10 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December6°1°192 mm11 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chilliwack in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chilliwack in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Chilliwack?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Chilliwack in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Chilliwack in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chilliwack in April?

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

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