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Viking Weather in April

Viking in April

The short of it: Viking in April averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -2° · rain 28 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

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

April in Viking brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -2°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-April, 133 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Viking runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Killam, 35 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Viking, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
9° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KillamAlberta35 km S10°-2°27 mm
MannvilleAlberta48 km ENE10°-3°28 mm
VegrevilleAlberta49 km NNW10°-2°27 mm
TofieldAlberta67 km WNW9°-3°31 mm
VermilionAlberta67 km ENE10°-3°24 mm
WainwrightAlberta68 km ESE10°-4°27 mm
Two HillsAlberta68 km N10°-3°31 mm
CamroseAlberta71 km W9°-2°28 mm

The Almanac · Viking Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 9° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Viking by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°17 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦
February-5°-15°11 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March1°-10°17 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°28 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May17°3°37 mm14 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°79 mm13 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
July23°11°71 mm12 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
August23°9°61 mm11 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°34 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°19 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November0°-9°19 mm14 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
December-7°-15°12 mm12 km/h7 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viking in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viking in April?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Viking?

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

How long are the days in Viking in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 34 min in December to 16 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Viking in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Viking in April?

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

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