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Markham Weather in April

Markham in April

The short of it: Markham in April averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 23 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 11° · low 2° · rain 82 mm · daylight 13 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markham an average April high of 11°, a low of 2° and some 82 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 23 min in mid-April, 95 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, Markham runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Agincourt North, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

April in Markham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 31 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 23 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Agincourt NorthOntario7 km S11°2°83 mm
MalvernOntario7 km SSE11°2°84 mm
L'AmoreauxOntario9 km SSW11°2°82 mm
Tam O'Shanter-SullivanOntario10 km SSW11°2°83 mm
RougeOntario11 km SE11°2°83 mm
BendaleOntario11 km S11°2°84 mm
StouffvilleOntario11 km N10°1°82 mm
PickeringOntario11 km ENE10°1°84 mm

The Almanac · Markham 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 11°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Markham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°57 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-1°-9°56 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March4°-4°51 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°82 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May18°8°82 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June24°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July27°16°74 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°16°83 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September22°12°79 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°6°77 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December1°-5°64 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markham in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markham in April?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Markham?

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

How long are the days in Markham in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 55 min in December to 15 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Markham in April?

Hardly — April nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markham in April?

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

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