If you are thinking of traveling to St. John's in April, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +41°F, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St. John's has uncomfortable weather in April.
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Average temperature in St. John's in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St. John's for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +39°F.
Is St. John's warm or cold in April?
St. John's is typically chill in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +32°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 St. John's:
Climate in St. John's in April
St. John's weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+34°F
+41°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
-2°F
+12°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+59°F
+72°F
+81°F
Rainfall
54 mm
126 mm
83 mm
Wind
6 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
81%
82%
83%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
11
12
13
Rainy days
2
6
13
Snowy days
16
11
3
April weather is still as bad as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +34°F to +41°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 54 mm to 126 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 82%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in St. John's in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in St. John's is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in St. John's based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 2600 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 372 mm, which is considered heavy rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in St. John's, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
St. John's wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in St. John's based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 20% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1340 mm.
April is one of the snowiest months in St. John's.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in St. John's?
This is the weather in St. John's in April 2024:
1 April
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+42°F
2 April
☁️
+43°F
3 April
☁️
+39°F
4 April
🌨️
+39°F
5 April
🌧️
+37°F
6 April
🌨️
+40°F
7 April
☁️
+43°F
8 April
🌧️
+36°F
9 April
🌨️
+33°F
10 April
🌨️
+41°F
11 April
☀️
+53°F
12 April
☁️
+49°F
13 April
🌫️
+35°F
14 April
🌧️
+41°F
15 April
🌧️
+43°F
16 April
🌧️
+47°F
17 April
☀️
+38°F
18 April
☀️
+38°F
19 April
🌫️
+38°F
20 April
🌫️
+38°F
21 April
🌫️
+38°F
22 April
🌫️
+39°F
23 April
🌫️
+39°F
24 April
🌫️
+38°F
25 April
🌫️
+37°F
26 April
☁️
+40°F
27 April
☁️
+42°F
28 April
☁️
+40°F
29 April
🌨️
+38°F
30 April
🌧️
+39°F
In April 2024 St. John's had 3 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how St. John's climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in St. John's in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+44°F) and the highest in 2022 (+52°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 563 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 7230 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St. John's in April:
Is April a good time to visit St. John's?
There is never a bad time to go to St. John's, but the weather isn’t the best in April, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of St. John's and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in St. John's in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is St. John's rainy in April?
St. John's 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 St. John's in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in St. John's 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 St. John's, 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.
