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Ignace Weather in April

Ignace in April

The short of it: Ignace in April averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -5° · rain 59 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ignace an average April high of 8°, a low of -5° and some 59 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 8°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-April, 116 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Ignace runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Atikokan, 73 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Ignace, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AtikokanOntario73 km S9°-4°55 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario76 km NNW8°-4°44 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario78 km NNW7°-5°44 mm
DrydenOntario89 km WNW8°-4°45 mm
Vermilion BayOntario134 km WNW9°-3°42 mm
RanierMinnesota152 km SW10°-2°40 mm
Fort FrancesOntario155 km SW11°-2°40 mm
International FallsMinnesota157 km SW11°-2°40 mm

The Almanac · Ignace 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 8°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ignace by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°45 mm9 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February-8°-21°37 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March0°-13°42 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April8°-5°59 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
May16°3°86 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦
June21°9°103 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July24°12°102 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August23°11°90 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September17°7°100 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October9°0°69 mm11 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November0°-7°61 mm11 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December-8°-18°55 mm9 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ignace in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ignace in April?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 8°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Ignace?

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

How long are the days in Ignace in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Ignace in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Ignace in April?

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

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