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Saanich Weather in April

Saanich in April

The short of it: Saanich in April averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 6° · rain 39 mm · daylight 13 h 37 min

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

April in Saanich brings afternoons near 13° and nights around 6°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 37 min in mid-April, 112 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Saanich runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Central Saanich, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Saanich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 30 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 37 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Central SaanichBritish Columbia4 km WNW13°5°46 mm
Gordon HeadBritish Columbia8 km SSE13°6°35 mm
CareyBritish Columbia9 km SSW13°6°42 mm
Oak BayBritish Columbia12 km SSE13°6°35 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia13 km S13°6°37 mm
EsquimaltBritish Columbia13 km SSW13°6°40 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia14 km S13°6°37 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia15 km SW13°5°53 mm

The Almanac · Saanich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Saanich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°3°131 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February8°3°72 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March10°4°69 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April13°6°39 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°30 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°11°25 mm13 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°13 mm12 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°13°22 mm11 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°11°29 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°78 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November9°4°133 mm13 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December7°3°118 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saanich in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saanich in April?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Saanich?

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

How long are the days in Saanich in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Saanich in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saanich in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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