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Quebec in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Quebec in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Quebec, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Quebec in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Quebec in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 89 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Quebec in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -10°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +12°C.

Is Quebec warm or cold in April?

Quebec is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Quebec:

Climate in Quebec in April

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+1°C+9°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-28°C-18°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+28°C+32°C
Rainfall
40 mm89 mm135 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%69%67%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
111011
Rainy days
21017
Snowy days
1360

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +9°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 40 mm to 89 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Quebec in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Quebec is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 170 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 44 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in April 2023:
1 April
🌨️
+1°C
2 April
☀️
+2°C
3 April
☀️
+4°C
4 April
☁️
+6°C
5 April
🌨️
+1°C
6 April
🌫️
+4°C
7 April
☁️
+5°C
8 April
☀️
+3°C
9 April
☀️
+7°C
10 April
☀️
+13°C
11 April
☁️
+11°C
12 April
☁️
+12°C
13 April
☁️
+18°C
14 April
☀️
+14°C
15 April
☀️
+12°C
16 April
☀️
+11°C
17 April
🌧️
+8°C
18 April
🌫️
+8°C
19 April
🌧️
+8°C
20 April
☁️
+7°C
21 April
☁️
+10°C
22 April
☁️
+15°C
23 April
🌧️
+14°C
24 April
🌫️
+8°C
25 April
🌧️
+8°C
26 April
🌧️
+14°C
27 April
☁️
+14°C
28 April
☀️
+18°C
29 April
☁️
+15°C
30 April
🌧️
+12°C
In April 2023 Quebec had 9 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Quebec climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Quebec in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+9°C) and the highest in 2010 (+12°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in April:

Is April a good time to visit Quebec?

It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Quebec in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Quebec rainy in April?

Quebec is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Quebec in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Quebec

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.