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Niagara-on-the-Lake in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for grape harvest). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for grape harvest). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

Niagara-on-the-LakeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Niagara-on-the-Lake, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for grape harvest). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

May: Inside Niagara-on-the-Lake's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for grape harvest.

Niagara-on-the-Lake: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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