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Edmonton in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Edmonton in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Edmonton in April 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Edmonton in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edmonton for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +48°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +12°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +54°F.

Is Edmonton warm or cold in April?

Edmonton is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Edmonton:

Climate in Edmonton in April

Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+36°F+52°F+64°F
Min. temperature
-31°F-11°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+82°F+90°F
Rainfall
2 mm20 mm56 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
67%57%53%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
221919
Rainy days
025
Snowy days
220

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 57%. Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Edmonton in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Edmonton is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edmonton wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 9 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Edmonton?

This is the weather in Edmonton in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+44°F
2 April
☁️
+49°F
3 April
☀️
+54°F
4 April
☁️
+55°F
5 April
☁️
+50°F
6 April
☁️
+48°F
7 April
☁️
+59°F
8 April
☁️
+72°F
9 April
🌧️
+55°F
10 April
☁️
+43°F
11 April
☁️
+35°F
12 April
☁️
+27°F
13 April
☁️
+26°F
14 April
☁️
+29°F
15 April
☁️
+30°F
16 April
☁️
+34°F
17 April
☁️
+40°F
18 April
☁️
+52°F
19 April
☁️
+51°F
20 April
🌨️
+42°F
21 April
☁️
+43°F
22 April
☁️
+52°F
23 April
☀️
+58°F
24 April
☀️
+60°F
25 April
☀️
+62°F
26 April
☁️
+63°F
27 April
🌧️
+56°F
28 April
☀️
+53°F
29 April
☀️
+54°F
30 April
☀️
+54°F
In April 2023 Edmonton had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Edmonton climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Edmonton in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+42°F) and the highest in 1980 (+63°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 80 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton in April:

Is April a good time to visit Edmonton?

April is a really good time to go to Edmonton. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Edmonton.

Can you sunbathe in Edmonton in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Edmonton rainy in April?

Edmonton is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Edmonton in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Edmonton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edmonton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.