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Perth Weather in April

Perth in April

The short of it: Perth in April averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 26 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 10° · low 0° · rain 77 mm · daylight 13 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Perth an average April high of 10°, a low of 0° and some 77 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month. 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Perth runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Smiths Falls, 18 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

April in Perth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 26 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Smiths FallsOntario18 km E10°0°79 mm
Carleton PlaceOntario27 km NNE10°0°72 mm
AlmonteOntario37 km N10°-1°73 mm
Mississippi MillsOntario37 km N10°-1°73 mm
StittsvilleOntario47 km NE10°0°76 mm
KanataOntario52 km NNE10°0°77 mm
Glen CairnOntario52 km NNE10°0°77 mm
BridlewoodOntario53 km NE11°0°76 mm

The Almanac · Perth 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Perth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°72 mm14 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February-3°-14°54 mm14 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March2°-8°59 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°77 mm14 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°81 mm13 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June23°12°92 mm11 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July26°15°89 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
August25°14°78 mm10 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September21°10°88 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°89 mm13 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-2°79 mm14 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December-1°-9°66 mm15 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Perth in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Perth in April?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Perth?

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

How long are the days in Perth in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 48 min in December to 15 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Perth in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Perth in April?

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

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