Calgary weather in April
Calgary in April averages 4°C (40°F) and 28 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Calgary, April is the sixth coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 4°C (40°F)
-2–11°C · 29–51°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Calgary like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Calgary in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (29°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Calgary is 6.5°C warmer than March and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
April in Calgary is 5.2°C cooler than May and 30 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Calgary in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 53 minutes in Calgary, rising about 06:39 and setting about 20:33 local time.
April ends 1 hour 48 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 39 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Calgary
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Calgary
What to read before you book.
Calgary weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 21°F | 9 mm |
| February | -6°C / 20°F | 13 mm |
| March | -2°C / 28°F | 19 mm |
| April | 4°C / 40°F | 28 mm |
| May | 10°C / 49°F | 58 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 44 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 47 mm |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 33 mm |
| October | 5°C / 42°F | 21 mm |
| November | -2°C / 29°F | 17 mm |
| December | -6°C / 21°F | 17 mm |
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FAQs about Calgary in April
April climate averages for Calgary, 1991–2020.
Calgary averages 4°C (40°F) in April, ranging from about -2°C (29°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 28 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 4°C (40°F) against 10°C (49°F) in May — 5.2°C cooler.
April is 6.5°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:39 and sunset about 20:33 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 48 minutes longer than it starts.
