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Garneau Weather in April

Garneau in April

The short of it: Garneau in April averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -2° · rain 29 mm · daylight 13 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Garneau an average April high of 10°, a low of -2° and some 29 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from March to about 10°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 55 min in mid-April, 135 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Garneau runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Queen Alexandra, 1 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

April in Garneau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
9° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Queen AlexandraAlberta1 km S10°-2°29 mm
StrathconaAlberta2 km E10°-2°29 mm
DowntownAlberta2 km NNE10°-2°29 mm
WîhkwêntôwinAlberta3 km NNW9°-2°29 mm
Queen Mary ParkAlberta4 km N9°-2°29 mm
Central McDougallAlberta4 km NNE9°-2°29 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta4 km NE9°-2°29 mm
Empire ParkAlberta4 km S10°-2°30 mm

The Almanac · Garneau 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 9° from March to about 10°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Garneau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-16°21 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°16 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°29 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°10°58 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°21 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Garneau in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Garneau in April?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from March to about 10°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Garneau?

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

How long are the days in Garneau in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Garneau in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Garneau in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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