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Saskatoon Weather in April

Saskatoon in April

The short of it: Saskatoon in April averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -2° · rain 26 mm · daylight 13 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Saskatoon an average April high of 10°, a low of -2° and some 26 mm of rain. Highs rise 11° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 50 min in mid-April, 128 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Saskatoon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Core Neighbourhoods, 0 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

April in Saskatoon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
11° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 50 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Core NeighbourhoodsSaskatchewan0 km SW10°-2°26 mm
Central Business DistrictSaskatchewan1 km ESE10°-2°26 mm
DowntownSaskatchewan1 km SSE10°-2°26 mm
Caswell HillSaskatchewan1 km NNW10°-2°26 mm
City ParkSaskatchewan1 km ENE10°-2°26 mm
WestmountSaskatchewan1 km W10°-2°26 mm
NutanaSaskatchewan2 km SSE10°-2°26 mm
Mount RoyalSaskatchewan2 km W10°-2°26 mm

The Almanac · Saskatoon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 11° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saskatoon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°15 mm14 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
February-8°-18°12 mm13 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
March-1°-11°18 mm16 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April10°-2°26 mm17 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°48 mm17 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°84 mm14 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
July25°12°60 mm13 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August25°11°42 mm13 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°32 mm15 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°20 mm15 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-9°16 mm15 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
December-8°-17°14 mm14 km/h7 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saskatoon in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saskatoon in April?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 11° against March, to near 10°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Saskatoon?

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

How long are the days in Saskatoon in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 45 min in December to 16 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Saskatoon in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Saskatoon in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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