The weather in April in Alberta

It's cool in April in Alberta with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and 4°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Alberta, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2018, Alberta reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 141 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,7 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in April for Alberta

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alberta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Alberta New York
Average temperature 10°C 17°C
Max. temperature 19°C 22°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 141 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 7 days 11 days
Total snowfall 7,7 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 3 days 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Alberta with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -4°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around -1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Alberta is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Alberta, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Alberta

Temperature in April in Alberta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Alberta, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Alberta

Total precipitation in April in Alberta over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Alberta

Snowfall in April in Alberta per year

Daily UV index in April in Alberta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Alberta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Alberta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alberta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.