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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 48/100

Calgary in April

Mixed · 48/100
High / low12° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm7 wet days
Cloud cover44%monthly average
51.05° N, 114.09° WElevation 1,048 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
When to goCalgary · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48April
Best timeJul–Sep
April: high / low12° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Calgary averages daytime highs of 12° and night-time lows of -1° — cool weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 44%.

Days are 5.6° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 4.9°.

April scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Calgary. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:42 and sets at 20:32 local time, giving 13 h 50 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 109 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%30%
Dry days · 33%48%
Clear skies · 25%77%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in April

Around Calgary this month

Chestermere
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Chestermere

Alberta · 19 km E
13°Apr high
7wet days
49score
Chestermere
Airdrie
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Airdrie

Alberta · 28 km N
12°Apr high
7wet days
44score
Airdrie
Okotoks
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Okotoks

Alberta · 36 km S
13°Apr high
9wet days
45score
Okotoks
Cochrane
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Cochrane

Alberta · 31 km NW
12°Apr high
11wet days
35score
Cochrane
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in April

Where to go in April
Medicine Hat
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Medicine Hat

Alberta
14°Apr high
7wet days
60score
Medicine Hat
Penticton
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Penticton

British Columbia
16°Apr high
12wet days
59score
Penticton
Kamloops
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Kamloops

British Columbia
16°Apr high
10wet days
59score
Kamloops
Lethbridge
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Lethbridge

Alberta
14°Apr high
6wet days
58score
Lethbridge
·Questions

Calgary in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Calgary?

April scores 48/100 for Calgary, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 12°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Calgary in April?

Daytime highs average 12°C and night-time lows -1°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Calgary in April?

Calgary receives about 26 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 7 days.