01Weather
Vancouver weather in April
Afternoons in April average 13.8 °C (57 °F) and nights cool to 6.9 °C (44 °F). The month brings about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days. Compared with March it is 3.3 °C warmer; May is 4.3 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 18 °C / 64 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 10 °C / 50 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 4 °C / 39 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 42 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 26.7 °C / 1.2 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:49 | 19:43 | 12.9 h |
| 15 April | 06:20 | 20:04 | 13.7 h |
| 30 April | 05:52 | 20:27 | 14.6 h |
Daylight grows by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Vancouver).
03Crowds
How busy Vancouver is in April
moderate The main sights are moderate in April. What drives it:
- Cherry Blossom Festival
- Easter
- Vancouver Sun Run
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in Canada fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Vancouver in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival | late March to April | seasonal |
| Vancouver Sun Run | April | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Vancouver in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April brings the Cherry Blossom Festival across the city's streets, with afternoons around 13 °C, Easter, the Sun Run with 40,000 runners on a Sunday in mid-April and the first dry spells. Showers remain frequent, on about twelve days. It is the start of the hiking season at lower elevations, and the Capilano and Lynn Canyon trails are lush. Crowds are moderate.
The Vancouver International Wine Festival and the Capture photography festival fill the month. The ski season winds down at Grouse and Cypress, with Whistler open to May. Daylight passes fourteen hours by month-end. Hotel rates rise over Easter. For the turning point into drier weather and the cruise season, see May.
09Compare
Vancouver month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 7 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 10 °C | 5 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| April | 14 °C | 7 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 24 °C | 15 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 24 °C | 16 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 13 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 14 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 18 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 7 °C | 3 °C | 17 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Vancouver.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco in April | 19 °C | 5 |
| Las Vegas in April | 27 °C | 0 |
| Los Angeles in April | 21 °C | 1 |
| Toronto in April | 12 °C | 9 |
| New York City in April | 16 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in April | 29 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Vancouver in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?
April is a good month to visit Vancouver. Daytime highs average 14 °C (57 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in April?
Expect cool days around 14 °C (57 °F) and nights near 7 °C (44 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 18 °C, and one in ten stays below 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in April?
April brings about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Vancouver standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 42 percent.
What should I wear in Vancouver in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Vancouver crowded in April?
The main sights are moderate in April. Main drivers: Cherry Blossom Festival; Easter; Vancouver Sun Run.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 20:04 and rises at 06:20, giving 13.7 hours of daylight.