Montreal in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +54°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montreal has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Montreal in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montreal for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +61°F.
Is Montreal warm or cold in April?
Montreal is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°F to +36°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Montreal:
Climate in Montreal in April
Montreal weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+37°F
+54°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
-20°F
+7°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+86°F
+95°F
Rainfall
35 mm
88 mm
94 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
66%
62%
61%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
6
Cloudy days
10
9
9
Rainy days
4
12
14
Snowy days
10
4
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +54°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 35 mm to 88 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 62%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Montreal in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Montreal is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 47%, leading to total precipitation of around 179 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Montreal wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 0%, for a monthly total of around 39 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Montreal?
This is the weather in Montreal in April 2023:
1 April
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+52°F
2 April
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+47°F
3 April
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+47°F
4 April
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+48°F
5 April
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+42°F
6 April
🌫️
+50°F
7 April
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+47°F
8 April
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+42°F
9 April
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+51°F
10 April
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+63°F
11 April
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+63°F
12 April
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+61°F
13 April
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+81°F
14 April
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+76°F
15 April
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+73°F
16 April
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+74°F
17 April
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+66°F
18 April
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+49°F
19 April
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+45°F
20 April
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+49°F
21 April
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+59°F
22 April
🌧️
+68°F
23 April
🌧️
+61°F
24 April
🌧️
+48°F
25 April
☁️
+52°F
26 April
☀️
+51°F
27 April
🌫️
+56°F
28 April
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+67°F
29 April
☁️
+63°F
30 April
🌧️
+61°F
In April 2023 Montreal had 14 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Montreal climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Montreal in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+51°F) and the highest in 2021 (+56°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 524 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2843 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montreal in April:
Is April a good time to visit Montreal?
It’s always a good time to visit Montreal, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Montreal in April?
April has mild temperatures in Montreal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Montreal rainy in April?
Montreal is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Montreal in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Montreal in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montreal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.