April weather forecastNanaimo, Canada

April

Weather in April

The weather in April experiences a considerable increase in temperature from 11°C (51.8°F) to 14.1°C (57.4°F). The increase in temperature brings out the lush greenery of Nanaimo showcasing its spring bloom. Despite the rain showers, the city basks in an average of 13.8 daylight hours, allowing the residents to soak in the seasonal vibrance. Light jackets are more appropriate for this month, as the city transitions towards summer. As the month concludes, the cool breezy evenings give a sweet farewell to spring.

Temperature

The beginning of April marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's fresh 11°C (51.8°F) to a mild 14.1°C (57.4°F). Nanaimo in April experiences a low-temperature average of 3.9°C (39°F).

Humidity

In Nanaimo, the average relative humidity in April is 59.6%.

Rainfall

In Nanaimo, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nanaimo, there are 170.1 rainfall days, and 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Nanaimo, in April, 2mm (0.08") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 687mm (27.05") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 7.6°C (45.7°F).
Note: Beware of 7.6°C (45.7°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:31 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 6h.

Updated: Aug 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in April, in Nanaimo, is 14.1°C (57.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.9°C (39°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 59.6%.

In Nanaimo, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

Throughout April, 2mm (0.08") of snow is accumulated.

In Nanaimo, Canada, in April, the average water temperature is 7.6°C (45.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In April, the average day length is 13h and 46min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:31 pm PDT.

In April, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

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Average high temperature

11°C

14.1°C

17.7°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

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Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average high temperature in April: 14.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in April: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average humidity in April: 59.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).

Average rainfall in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall in April: 67.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall in April: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Nanaimo, Canada

Average sea temperature in April: 7.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).

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

Average daylight in April: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine in April: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).