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Quesnel Weather in April

Quesnel in April

The short of it: Quesnel in April averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low -1° · rain 30 mm · daylight 13 h 53 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & May

April in Quesnel brings afternoons near 14° and nights around -1°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 53 min in mid-April, 132 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and May.

Against its neighbours, Quesnel runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Williams Lake, 96 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

April in Quesnel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 53 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Williams LakeBritish Columbia96 km SSE13°0°21 mm
Fox MountainBritish Columbia96 km SSE12°-1°23 mm
Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia106 km N12°-1°36 mm
HancevilleBritish Columbia124 km SSW13°-2°15 mm
VanderhoofBritish Columbia153 km NW12°-2°29 mm
108 Mile RanchBritish Columbia157 km SSE13°-1°24 mm
McBrideBritish Columbia159 km ENE12°-1°38 mm
100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia169 km SSE12°-2°24 mm

The Almanac · Quesnel Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Quesnel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°48 mm7 km/h8 h 5 min✦
February1°-9°24 mm7 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March7°-5°26 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April14°-1°30 mm9 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°40 mm8 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°62 mm7 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July25°10°66 mm7 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August25°9°42 mm6 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°46 mm6 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October11°1°55 mm7 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
November3°-4°55 mm8 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December-2°-9°39 mm8 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Quesnel in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Quesnel in April?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Quesnel?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and May.

How long are the days in Quesnel in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 36 min in December to 16 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Quesnel in April?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Quesnel in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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