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Kingston Weather in April

Kingston in April

The short of it: Kingston in April averages a high of 10 °C (51 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 0° · rain 80 mm · daylight 13 h 26 min

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

April in Kingston brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 0°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 80 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 26 min in mid-April, 99 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Kingston runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Greenwood, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

April in Kingston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 26 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GreenwoodNova Scotia2 km SSE10°0°80 mm
AylesfordNova Scotia10 km ENE10°0°80 mm
MiddletonNova Scotia12 km WSW10°0°88 mm
BerwickNova Scotia18 km ENE10°0°85 mm
LawrencetownNova Scotia21 km SW10°0°95 mm
CambridgeNova Scotia25 km ENE10°0°87 mm
Hayes SubdivisionNova Scotia29 km ENE10°0°87 mm
BridgetownNova Scotia32 km WSW10°0°98 mm

The Almanac · Kingston 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 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 80 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kingston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°114 mm14 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February0°-10°92 mm14 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March4°-5°100 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°80 mm14 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May17°5°88 mm13 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June22°10°98 mm11 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July26°14°89 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August25°13°86 mm10 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September21°9°99 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October15°4°113 mm13 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November8°0°126 mm13 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December3°-6°133 mm14 km/h8 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kingston in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kingston in April?

Days average 10 °C (51 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 80 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Kingston?

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

How long are the days in Kingston in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Kingston in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Kingston in April?

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

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