The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
Measure in

Saint John Weather in April

Saint John in April

The short of it: Saint John in April averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 0° · rain 101 mm · daylight 13 h 27 min

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

April in Saint John brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 0°, with about 101 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 27 min in mid-April, 100 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Saint John runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Uptown Saint John, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Saint John, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 27 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Uptown Saint JohnNew Brunswick0 km NW9°0°101 mm
South EndNew Brunswick0 km SSE9°0°101 mm
IndiantownNew Brunswick2 km WNW9°0°101 mm
North EndNew Brunswick2 km W9°0°101 mm
Saint John WestNew Brunswick2 km SW9°0°101 mm
Saint John EastNew Brunswick2 km NNE10°0°102 mm
Fundy HeightsNew Brunswick2 km SSW9°0°101 mm
Westmorland HeightsNew Brunswick3 km NNE9°0°100 mm

The Almanac · Saint John Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
April
✦✦✦✦✦

Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saint John by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°117 mm17 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-1°-11°88 mm17 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-6°113 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°101 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May16°5°110 mm14 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦
June20°10°101 mm13 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July23°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°14°64 mm12 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°134 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November7°-1°130 mm16 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December1°-7°133 mm17 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint John in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint John in April?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Saint John?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Saint John in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Saint John in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Saint John in April?

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

More Towns in Canada

All towns in Canada →

Toronto · Montréal · Calgary · Ottawa · Edmonton · Winnipeg · Mississauga · Vancouver · Brampton · Hamilton · Surrey · Québec

The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
Telegrams for your townsWarnings sent to this phone or computer