April · Canada
Best time to visit Vancouver in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vancouver in April
Average temperature 4°C, 178 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
4.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Vancouver scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 4°C, 178 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seawall cycling, mountain backdrops, and Pacific parks shine April through September.
April in Vancouver: expect compromises
April averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 178 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in April?
- In April, Vancouver averages 4°C, 178 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?
- April earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vancouver in April?
- Expect about 178 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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