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Rivers Weather in April

Rivers in April

The short of it: Rivers in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 13 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -4° · rain 23 mm · daylight 13 h 42 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Rivers an average April high of 9°, a low of -4° and some 23 mm of rain. Highs rise 10° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 42 min in mid-April, 119 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Rivers runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Brandon, 29 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Rivers, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
10° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 42 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrandonManitoba29 km SE10°-3°25 mm
MinnedosaManitoba37 km NE8°-5°30 mm
SourisManitoba46 km S10°-3°24 mm
ShiloManitoba49 km ESE9°-3°24 mm
VirdenManitoba53 km WSW9°-3°30 mm
NeepawaManitoba59 km ENE8°-4°28 mm
CarberryManitoba65 km ESE9°-3°21 mm
BoissevainManitoba90 km S9°-3°24 mm

The Almanac · Rivers Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 10° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rivers by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-22°21 mm15 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
February-9°-20°12 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March-2°-13°24 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April9°-4°23 mm15 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
May17°3°71 mm17 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
June22°10°99 mm14 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July25°12°82 mm12 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°11°76 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
September20°6°37 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°32 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°23 mm15 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
December-9°-19°25 mm14 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rivers in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rivers in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 10° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Rivers?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Rivers in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 5 min in December to 16 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Rivers in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Rivers in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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