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Vancouver in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Vancouver in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Vancouver in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 156 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
156 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vancouver has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Vancouver in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +55°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +59°F.

Is Vancouver warm or cold in April?

Vancouver is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +43°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 Vancouver:

Climate in Vancouver in April

Vancouver weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+50°F+55°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+30°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+75°F+90°F
Rainfall
204 mm156 mm105 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%74%73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
131518
Rainy days
15129
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +55°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 204 mm to 156 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Vancouver is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 208 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 22 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:
Vancouver wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 301 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Vancouver?

This is the weather in Vancouver in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+53°F
2 April
🌧️
+52°F
3 April
🌧️
+48°F
4 April
🌧️
+46°F
5 April
🌧️
+52°F
6 April
☀️
+54°F
7 April
☁️
+62°F
8 April
🌧️
+59°F
9 April
☀️
+52°F
10 April
🌧️
+49°F
11 April
☀️
+57°F
12 April
🌧️
+52°F
13 April
🌧️
+51°F
14 April
☁️
+52°F
15 April
☁️
+51°F
16 April
☁️
+53°F
17 April
☁️
+55°F
18 April
🌧️
+54°F
19 April
🌧️
+51°F
20 April
☀️
+59°F
21 April
🌧️
+55°F
22 April
☁️
+57°F
23 April
☁️
+60°F
24 April
☁️
+65°F
25 April
🌧️
+61°F
26 April
🌧️
+54°F
27 April
🌧️
+55°F
28 April
☁️
+55°F
29 April
☁️
+59°F
30 April
🌧️
+58°F
In April 2023 Vancouver had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Vancouver climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+54°F) and the highest in 2016 (+66°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 37 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 858 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver in April:

Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?

It’s always a good time to visit Vancouver, 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 Vancouver in April?

April has mild temperatures in Vancouver. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Vancouver rainy in April?

Vancouver 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 Vancouver in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vancouver 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 Vancouver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vancouver, 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.