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Truro Weather in April

Truro in April

The short of it: Truro in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 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 -1° · rain 86 mm · daylight 13 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Truro an average April high of 9°, a low of -1° and some 86 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th 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, Truro runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Bible Hill, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Truro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 27 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bible HillNova Scotia2 km ENE9°-1°84 mm
DebertNova Scotia17 km WNW9°-1°88 mm
StewiackeNova Scotia27 km SSW9°0°98 mm
MiddletonNova Scotia39 km N8°-1°82 mm
River JohnNova Scotia46 km NNE8°-1°80 mm
LantzNova Scotia46 km SSW9°0°110 mm
WestvilleNova Scotia48 km ENE8°-1°90 mm
EnfieldNova Scotia52 km SSW9°0°110 mm

The Almanac · Truro Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Truro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-11°113 mm20 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February0°-11°95 mm19 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-6°97 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°86 mm18 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May15°4°89 mm17 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦
June21°9°101 mm15 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°13°88 mm14 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August25°13°86 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°9°102 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°122 mm18 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November8°0°135 mm19 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December2°-6°128 mm21 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Truro in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Truro in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Truro?

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

How long are the days in Truro in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Truro in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Truro in April?

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

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