April · Canada
Best time to visit St. John's in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. John's in April
Average temperature 1°C, 86 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
4.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in St. John's scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St John's colourful row houses and harbour sit at the edge of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland.
April in St. John's — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in April: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in St. John's — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. John's in April?
- In April, St. John's averages 1°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit St. John's?
- April earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. John's in April?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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