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Kamloops Weather in April

Kamloops in April

The short of it: Kamloops in April averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 13 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 1° · rain 19 mm · daylight 13 h 44 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Kamloops an average April high of 16°, a low of 1° and some 19 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 16°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 44 min in mid-April, 121 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Kamloops runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Sahali, 2 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Kamloops, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SahaliBritish Columbia2 km SSW16°1°19 mm
West EndBritish Columbia2 km WNW17°3°17 mm
AberdeenBritish Columbia4 km WSW16°1°19 mm
DufferinBritish Columbia5 km W17°3°16 mm
Juniper RidgeBritish Columbia5 km E16°2°20 mm
North KamloopsBritish Columbia5 km NW17°3°17 mm
Batchelor HillsBritish Columbia7 km NNW18°3°18 mm
BrocklehurstBritish Columbia8 km NW17°3°16 mm

The Almanac · Kamloops Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 16°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Kamloops by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°27 mm8 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
February3°-7°13 mm8 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March10°-3°19 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°1°19 mm10 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May21°6°34 mm9 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°9°47 mm8 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°38 mm8 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°24 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°27 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°1°30 mm8 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-3°35 mm8 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦✦
December0°-7°32 mm8 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kamloops in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kamloops in April?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 16°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Kamloops?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Kamloops in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Kamloops in April?

Hardly — April nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kamloops in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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