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Douglas Weather in April

Douglas in April

The short of it: Douglas in April averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -1° · rain 86 mm · daylight 13 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Douglas an average April high of 10°, a low of -1° and some 86 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 29 min in mid-April, 103 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Douglas runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Garden Creek, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

April in Douglas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 29 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Garden CreekNew Brunswick2 km SE10°-1°87 mm
Sunset AcresNew Brunswick4 km E10°-1°87 mm
North HanwellNew Brunswick4 km ESE10°-1°87 mm
NashwaaksisNew Brunswick6 km E10°-1°89 mm
Uptown FrederictonNew Brunswick6 km SE10°-1°90 mm
FrederictonNew Brunswick6 km SE10°-1°92 mm
Estey's BridgeNew Brunswick6 km NNE9°-2°86 mm
Town PlatNew Brunswick7 km ESE10°-1°89 mm

The Almanac · Douglas 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 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Douglas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°102 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-14°84 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°96 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°86 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May17°4°100 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°9°92 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°91 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August25°12°83 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°8°90 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°117 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°-2°109 mm12 km/h9 h 22 min✦
December0°-9°116 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Douglas in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douglas in April?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Douglas?

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

How long are the days in Douglas in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Douglas in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Douglas in April?

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

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