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Tulcán Weather in April

Tulcán in April

The short of it: Tulcán in April averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 125 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tulcán an average April high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 125 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Tulcán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Carlosama, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Tulcán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 27 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarlosamaNariño6 km NNW17°7°125 mm
AldanaNariño8 km NNE16°7°116 mm
IpialesNariño9 km E17°8°121 mm
PupialesNariño11 km NE17°8°119 mm
CumbalNariño14 km NW16°7°118 mm
PotosíNariño16 km E17°8°124 mm
GuachucalNariño17 km N16°7°120 mm
GualmatánNariño20 km NE16°7°120 mm

The Almanac · Tulcán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Tulcán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°80 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°7°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°7°98 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°7°125 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°7°89 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
July15°6°60 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°42 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°55 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October17°7°122 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November17°7°133 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°7°110 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tulcán in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulcán in April?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Tulcán?

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

How long are the days in Tulcán in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tulcán in April?

Hardly — April nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulcán in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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