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Waterloo Weather in April

Waterloo in April

The short of it: Waterloo in April averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 102 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 June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 102 mm · daylight 13 h 27 min

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

April in Waterloo brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -1°, with about 102 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 7th 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Waterloo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Bromont, 11 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Waterloo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 27 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BromontQuebec11 km WSW10°0°102 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec15 km S10°0°104 mm
GranbyQuebec18 km WNW10°0°100 mm
Roxton PondQuebec19 km NW10°0°96 mm
CowansvilleQuebec25 km SW10°0°101 mm
SuttonQuebec29 km SSW10°-1°104 mm
MagogQuebec30 km ESE10°-1°89 mm
Acton ValeQuebec34 km N9°0°92 mm

The Almanac · Waterloo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs rise 8° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Waterloo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°99 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°78 mm10 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°102 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May17°6°115 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June22°11°126 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°14°122 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°13°122 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°9°91 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October12°3°133 mm10 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November5°-2°101 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°111 mm10 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Waterloo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Waterloo in April?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Waterloo?

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

How long are the days in Waterloo 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 Waterloo in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Waterloo in April?

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

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