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Florence Weather in April

Florence in April

The short of it: Florence in April averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 120 mm · daylight 13 h 30 min

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

April in Florence brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 120 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 30 min in mid-April, 104 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Florence runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Sydney Mines, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

April in Florence, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 30 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sydney MinesNova Scotia5 km SE7°-1°122 mm
North SydneyNova Scotia6 km S7°-1°121 mm
Georges RiverNova Scotia6 km SW7°-1°118 mm
South BarNova Scotia8 km SE7°-1°122 mm
New VictoriaNova Scotia11 km E7°-1°122 mm
Balls CreekNova Scotia13 km SSW7°-1°119 mm
Whitney PierNova Scotia13 km SSE7°-1°126 mm
ScotchtownNova Scotia13 km E7°-1°125 mm

The Almanac · Florence 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 5° against March, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Florence by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°143 mm21 km/h8 h 59 min✦
February-1°-9°133 mm21 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-6°131 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°120 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May13°3°106 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June18°8°94 mm17 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July23°14°105 mm16 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°14°91 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°120 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°160 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°141 mm19 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December3°-3°153 mm21 km/h8 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Florence in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Florence in April?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Florence?

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

How long are the days in Florence in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 37 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Florence in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Florence in April?

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

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