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Vancouver weather in April

With highs near 8°C (46°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), April feels cold in Vancouver. Rainfall averages about 151 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 7°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Vancouver.
  • Check the hourly forecast before heading to Capilano Suspension Bridge — showers are likely.
  • Just 30 km apart, but Vancouver runs about 4°C cooler than Surrey this month.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 7°C higher.

Avg high

8°C

46°F

Avg low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

151 mm

very wet

Humidity

85%

relative

Sky

78%

cloud · often cloudy

Vancouver weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Vancouver
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January1°C / 35°F-3°C / 27°F312 mm93%80%
February1°C / 35°F-4°C / 26°F193 mm93%77%
March4°C / 39°F-1°C / 30°F260 mm91%78%
April8°C / 46°F2°C / 36°F151 mm85%78%
May15°C / 58°F7°C / 45°F88 mm78%68%
June17°C / 62°F10°C / 49°F86 mm79%71%
July20°C / 68°F13°C / 55°F52 mm77%50%
August21°C / 69°F13°C / 55°F53 mm77%48%
September17°C / 63°F10°C / 50°F137 mm81%58%
October11°C / 52°F5°C / 41°F228 mm86%71%
November5°C / 41°F0°C / 33°F334 mm90%79%
December1°C / 34°F-3°C / 26°F286 mm93%78%

What to pack for April

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?

Our Vancouver guide recommends: June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.

Pack for rain outside summer — Vancouver gets significantly more rainfall than most North American cities from October through April.

Best time to visit Vancouver →

Other Canada cities in April

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Vancouver in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?

April is cool in Vancouver, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Vancouver in April?

Average highs are about 8°C (46°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in April?

Vancouver typically gets around 151 mm of rain in April — very wet.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vancouver (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.