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Guelph Weather in April

Guelph in April

The short of it: Guelph in April averages a high of 10 °C (51 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 80 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

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

April in Guelph brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-April, 94 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Guelph runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Cambridge, 21 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Guelph, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CambridgeOntario21 km SSW11°1°80 mm
WaterlooOntario23 km WSW11°1°83 mm
KitchenerOntario25 km WSW11°1°85 mm
Halton HillsOntario28 km ENE10°1°80 mm
GeorgetownOntario30 km ENE10°1°79 mm
MiltonOntario30 km E11°1°82 mm
BurlingtonOntario38 km ESE11°2°84 mm
WaterdownOntario38 km SE11°1°86 mm
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The Almanac · Guelph 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 80 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Guelph by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°61 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°61 mm16 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°59 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°80 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°89 mm13 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°12°82 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°94 mm11 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
August25°14°84 mm11 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September22°11°81 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°79 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°-1°81 mm15 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December1°-6°70 mm16 km/h8 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Guelph in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Guelph in April?

Days average 10 °C (51 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Guelph?

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

How long are the days in Guelph in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 57 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Guelph in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Guelph in April?

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

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