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Markdale Weather in April

Markdale in April

The short of it: Markdale in April averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 0° · rain 84 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markdale an average April high of 9°, a low of 0° and some 84 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 min in mid-April, 97 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Markdale runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Dundalk, 26 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

April in Markdale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DundalkOntario26 km SE9°-1°81 mm
SydenhamOntario30 km NNW10°0°85 mm
The Blue MountainsOntario31 km NNE10°1°79 mm
MeafordOntario32 km N10°1°81 mm
HanoverOntario36 km WSW10°0°85 mm
Owen SoundOntario36 km NW10°1°81 mm
Mount ForestOntario38 km S10°0°85 mm
NeustadtOntario38 km SW10°0°85 mm

The Almanac · Markdale 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 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Markdale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°130 mm18 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-3°-12°104 mm17 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March2°-7°74 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°84 mm17 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May17°6°108 mm14 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June22°11°93 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July24°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°13°81 mm12 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September20°10°94 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°103 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November5°-1°109 mm18 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December-1°-7°112 mm18 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markdale in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markdale in April?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Markdale?

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

How long are the days in Markdale in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Markdale in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Markdale in April?

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

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