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Gloucester Weather in April

Gloucester in April

The short of it: Gloucester in April averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 0° · rain 81 mm · daylight 13 h 27 min

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

April in Gloucester brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 0°, with about 81 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 27 min in mid-April, 100 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Gloucester runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Blossom Park, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

April in Gloucester, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 27 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Blossom ParkOntario1 km ESE11°0°81 mm
Alta VistaOntario4 km NNW11°0°81 mm
Elmvale AcresOntario5 km N11°0°81 mm
Ottawa SouthOntario6 km NW11°1°78 mm
NepeanOntario7 km WSW11°0°78 mm
The GlebeOntario7 km NW11°1°78 mm
OttawaOntario8 km NW11°1°78 mm
OverbrookOntario9 km N11°0°80 mm

The Almanac · Gloucester 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 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gloucester by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°65 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°57 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°64 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°81 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°87 mm12 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June24°13°92 mm9 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July27°15°98 mm9 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°10°83 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°90 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-2°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gloucester in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gloucester in April?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Gloucester?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Gloucester in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Gloucester in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Gloucester in April?

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

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