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Matane Weather in April

Matane in April

The short of it: Matane in April averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -3° · rain 64 mm · daylight 13 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Matane an average April high of 6°, a low of -3° and some 64 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 6°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 38 min in mid-April, 114 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Matane runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Saint-Ulric, 14 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Matane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 38 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-UlricQuebec14 km WSW6°-3°64 mm
SayabecQuebec32 km SSW6°-4°74 mm
Val-BrillantQuebec33 km S5°-4°76 mm
AmquiQuebec41 km S6°-4°79 mm
Lac-au-SaumonQuebec47 km SSE6°-4°72 mm
CausapscalQuebec56 km SSE6°-4°69 mm
Mont-JoliQuebec56 km WSW6°-2°61 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec63 km NW5°-3°75 mm

The Almanac · Matane 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 6°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Matane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°90 mm19 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-6°-17°71 mm19 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March-1°-11°68 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°64 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦
May14°4°92 mm16 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦
June19°9°96 mm15 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
July22°13°115 mm14 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August22°12°82 mm14 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September17°8°93 mm16 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°2°109 mm18 km/h10 h 41 min✦
November3°-3°98 mm19 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December-3°-11°89 mm20 km/h8 h 16 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matane in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matane in April?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 6°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Matane?

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

How long are the days in Matane in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 16 min in December to 16 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Matane in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Matane in April?

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

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