April weather forecast
Halifax, Canada

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Weather in April

April brings a welcome change to the Halifax skies, as the temperatures steadily climb to reach a high of 6.8°C (44.2°F). Days are peppered with gentle rains, greenery brims from every corner of the city. A sense of renewal takes over as flora and fauna bask in the warmer days. The wind speed drops a notch, and the days start stretching, giving more daylight hours. Thus, the city gears itself to fully embrace the spring season.

Temperature

April brings a slight rise in Halifax's average high-temperature, moving from a cold 2.4°C (36.3°F) in March to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). In Halifax, April's nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Halifax is 81%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, Canada, in April, during 14.8 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 861mm (33.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Halifax, during April, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow. In Halifax, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.7 days and aggregates up to 461mm (18.15") of snow.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature in Halifax is 2.8°C (37°F).
Note: When swimming, this state is excessively cold, posing a lethal risk. Absent the protection of insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia is likely to occur immediately.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of April, in Halifax, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:18 pm ADT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In Halifax, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in April translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Halifax in April?

In Halifax, in April, the average high-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Halifax?

In Halifax, Canada, the average relative humidity in April is 81%.

How many days does it rain in April in Halifax?

In April, in Halifax, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Halifax?

In April, in Halifax, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout April, 50mm (1.97") of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in April in Halifax?

In Halifax, in April, the average water temperature is 2.8°C (37°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in April?

The average day length in April in Halifax, Canada, is 13h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Halifax?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Halifax, Canada, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:18 pm ADT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Halifax?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in April in Halifax?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Halifax, Canada

Average temperature in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average high temperature in April: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-5.5°C).

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Average pressure in April
Halifax, Canada

Average pressure in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average pressure in April: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in April
Halifax, Canada

Average wind speed in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average wind speed in April: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

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Average humidity in April
Halifax, Canada

Average humidity in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average humidity in April: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

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Average rainfall in April
Halifax, Canada

Average rainfall in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average rainfall in April: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (38mm).

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Average rainfall days in April
Halifax, Canada

Average rainfall days in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Halifax, Canada

Average snowfall in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average snowfall in April: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (113mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in April
Halifax, Canada

Average snowfall days in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in April
Halifax, Canada

Average sea temperature in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in April: 2.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.8°C).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Halifax, Canada

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Halifax, Canada

Average sunshine days in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in April
Halifax, Canada

Average UV index in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Halifax, Canada

Average cloud cover in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in April: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in April
Halifax, Canada

Average visibility in April - Halifax, Canada
  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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