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Goderich Weather in April

Goderich in April

The short of it: Goderich in April averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 78 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Goderich an average April high of 9°, a low of 1° and some 78 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-April, 95 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Goderich runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Clinton, 20 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Goderich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClintonOntario20 km SE10°1°83 mm
LucknowOntario29 km NNE10°1°86 mm
BluewaterOntario32 km SSE11°1°81 mm
SeaforthOntario33 km SE10°1°86 mm
Huron EastOntario36 km ESE10°1°88 mm
WinghamOntario36 km ENE10°0°90 mm
BrusselsOntario37 km E10°1°91 mm
HensallOntario38 km SSE11°1°84 mm

The Almanac · Goderich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Goderich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February0°-8°83 mm18 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-5°62 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May17°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June22°11°75 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°15°65 mm10 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°1°94 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December2°-4°101 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goderich in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goderich in April?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Goderich?

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

How long are the days in Goderich in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Goderich in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Goderich in April?

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

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