Hinton Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Hinton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-4.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
42 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Hinton April Weather Overview

April is close to Hinton's year-round average, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -4.3°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Hinton April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Hinton's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Hinton was 2016 — when the month averaged 6.1°C — while the coldest was 1982 at -3.7°C. Typical April days reach 7.2°C with nights near -4.3°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.3°C→1.4°C+1.1°C
Max Temp5.9°C→7.1°C+1.2°C
Min Temp-5.2°C→-4.4°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

-4.0°C–-1.2°C3 yr (7%)
-1.2°C–1.5°C18 yr (40%)
1.5°C–4.3°C23 yr (51%)
4.3°C–7.0°C1 yr (2%)

Hinton April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Hinton, averaging 42 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2003 with 98 mm, while the driest was 2005 at 21 mm.

Hinton April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hinton during April averages 71%. The most humid April was 1982 at 84%, and the least humid was 1988 at 63%.

Hinton April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hinton. The sunniest Aprils were 2005 and 2020 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 3.4.

Hinton April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hinton during April is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2009, 2010 and 2021, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Hinton

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Hinton

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Hinton Weather by Month

Hinton April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.3°C2.1°C1.1°C1.5°C1.0°C-0.3°C
Avg High7.0°C7.9°C6.9°C7.1°C6.7°C-0.3°C
Avg Low-4.5°C-3.7°C-4.6°C-4.1°C-4.7°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain37 mm43 mm49 mm44 mm33 mm-4 mm

Extreme April Records in Hinton

🔥Warmest April25.4°C2023
🧊Coldest April-22.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest April98 mm2003
🏜️Driest April21 mm2005
🌬️Windiest April0.2 m/s1987

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Hinton have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -22.3°C (1982) to a record high of 25.4°C (2023).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm, with a wettest year of 98 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Hinton?

A good time to visit Hinton

April is a good time to visit Hinton, with days averaging 7.2°C and nights around -4.3°C (mean 1.5°C, close to Hinton's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Hinton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Hinton Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Hinton's year-round average, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -4.3°C (mean 1.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 42 mm of rainfall in Hinton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 98 mm (2003), and the driest just 21 mm (2005). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.9°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -5.2°C to -4.4°C over the same span.
April Weather in Hinton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.4°C2.4°C-3.6°C18.2°C-9.2°C30 mm70%0.1 m/s4.8
20246.7°C1.4°C-4.0°C14.0°C-7.8°C38 mm68%0.1 m/s4.2
20238.6°C2.3°C-3.9°C25.4°C-12.8°C29 mm66%0.1 m/s4.7
20224.0°C-1.0°C-6.1°C12.9°C-14.1°C31 mm69%0.1 m/s4.2
20217.7°C1.7°C-4.3°C18.6°C-9.1°C35 mm65%0.2 m/s4.7
20204.6°C-0.9°C-6.4°C15.6°C-18.6°C34 mm74%0.1 m/s4.9
20196.4°C1.1°C-4.2°C12.6°C-12.1°C50 mm73%0.1 m/s4.1
20185.9°C0.0°C-5.9°C22.0°C-16.0°C32 mm75%0.1 m/s4.7
20175.2°C0.8°C-3.7°C9.4°C-8.5°C79 mm80%0.1 m/s3.4
2016 🔥13.2°C6.1°C-0.9°C24.6°C-5.0°C22 mm65%0.1 m/s4.6
20157.5°C2.0°C-3.4°C17.6°C-6.8°C45 mm72%0.1 m/s4.2
20146.9°C1.3°C-4.4°C18.8°C-15.2°C30 mm72%0.1 m/s4.4
20134.4°C-0.8°C-6.1°C13.1°C-12.8°C44 mm71%0.1 m/s4.3
20127.9°C2.2°C-3.5°C15.7°C-8.0°C67 mm72%0.1 m/s3.9
20114.7°C-0.4°C-5.5°C11.8°C-11.1°C34 mm70%0.1 m/s4.7
20108.9°C2.7°C-3.5°C24.0°C-10.6°C37 mm64%0.2 m/s4.6
20095.5°C0.3°C-4.9°C13.1°C-9.5°C45 mm72%0.2 m/s4.3
20083.3°C-1.9°C-7.1°C16.1°C-13.9°C53 mm74%0.1 m/s4.1
20076.0°C0.6°C-4.8°C17.5°C-13.4°C41 mm73%0.1 m/s4
200610.9°C4.1°C-2.6°C20.2°C-5.3°C34 mm66%0.2 m/s4.7
20058.8°C2.9°C-3.1°C18.0°C-7.6°C21 mm71%0.1 m/s4.9
200410.5°C3.8°C-2.9°C19.9°C-8.1°C43 mm65%0.1 m/s4.5
2003 🌧️6.6°C1.2°C-4.3°C14.8°C-15.8°C98 mm80%0.2 m/s3.6
20023.5°C-1.5°C-6.5°C11.6°C-18.3°C59 mm76%0.1 m/s4.1
20016.9°C1.1°C-4.7°C17.9°C-11.6°C50 mm72%0.1 m/s4
20006.6°C0.8°C-4.9°C18.8°C-15.5°C47 mm69%0.1 m/s4.2
19997.7°C2.0°C-3.7°C19.1°C-10.1°C66 mm74%0.1 m/s4.1
19989.2°C3.2°C-2.9°C19.1°C-7.0°C31 mm71%0.2 m/s4.6
19975.5°C-0.3°C-6.1°C12.1°C-16.8°C37 mm71%0.1 m/s4.6
19967.6°C2.0°C-3.5°C14.5°C-13.2°C33 mm75%0.1 m/s4.1
19956.9°C1.6°C-3.6°C14.0°C-5.9°C41 mm71%0.1 m/s4.1
19949.2°C3.0°C-3.2°C17.3°C-6.3°C34 mm69%0.1 m/s4.2
19938.8°C2.9°C-2.9°C13.5°C-5.7°C32 mm72%0.1 m/s4.2
19928.1°C2.2°C-3.6°C17.4°C-14.0°C66 mm75%0.2 m/s4
19918.7°C3.0°C-2.7°C18.3°C-6.1°C55 mm71%0.2 m/s4.5
19907.7°C1.6°C-4.5°C15.5°C-14.4°C39 mm74%0.1 m/s4.2
19898.6°C2.3°C-4.1°C19.5°C-10.3°C36 mm69%0.2 m/s4.6
198810.4°C3.7°C-3.1°C22.9°C-9.2°C31 mm63%0.1 m/s4.4
198710.1°C3.8°C-2.5°C23.6°C-5.2°C24 mm67%0.2 m/s4.8
19864.9°C0.0°C-4.9°C14.5°C-12.1°C57 mm75%0.1 m/s4.2
19855.8°C0.8°C-4.2°C14.0°C-7.8°C38 mm70%0.1 m/s4.3
19847.4°C1.8°C-3.8°C20.7°C-8.9°C41 mm72%0.1 m/s4
19838.0°C2.0°C-3.9°C16.2°C-9.6°C51 mm74%0.1 m/s—
1982 ❄️1.9°C-3.7°C-9.3°C14.3°C-22.3°C29 mm84%0.1 m/s—
19816.3°C0.7°C-4.9°C17.7°C-14.8°C25 mm68%0.1 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Hinton April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hinton in April?▼

The average high in April is around 7.2°C with lows near -4.3°C (mean 1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hinton in April?▼

April averages 42 mm of rainfall in Hinton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 98 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest April on record in Hinton?▼

The hottest April reached 25.4°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -22.3°C in 1982.

Has April in Hinton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.9°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -5.2°C to -4.4°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Hinton?▼

April is close to Hinton's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 7.2°C daytime highs and -4.3°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Hinton?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Hinton, averaging 1.5°C.

What should I pack for Hinton in April?▼

For April in Hinton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.2°C and lows of -4.3°C.

Is Hinton humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Hinton in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 0.1 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1987).

Which April had the most rainfall in Hinton?▼

The wettest April on record was 2003 with 98 mm. On average, April sees 42 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Hinton behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.