Red Deer Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Red Deer

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
35 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Red Deer April Weather Overview

April is close to Red Deer's year-round average, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Red Deer April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Red Deer's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Red Deer was 2016 — when the month averaged 7.3°C — while the coldest was 2002 at 0.3°C. Typical April days reach 10°C with nights near -1.9°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.6°C→4.1°C+0.5°C
Max Temp9.7°C→10.1°C+0.4°C
Min Temp-2.5°C→-2.0°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

0.0°C–2.0°C7 yr (16%)
2.0°C–4.0°C12 yr (27%)
4.0°C–6.0°C22 yr (49%)
6.0°C–8.0°C4 yr (9%)

Red Deer April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Red Deer, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2012 with 77 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 7 mm.

Red Deer April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Red Deer during April averages 66%. The most humid April was 2017 at 76%, and the least humid was 1988 at 55%.

Red Deer April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Red Deer. The sunniest April was 2020 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 3.6.

Red Deer April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Red Deer during April is 3.1 m/s. The windiest April was 2010 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 2.4 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Red Deer

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Red Deer

🥶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 Red Deer Weather by Month

Red Deer April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.2°C4.5°C3.8°C3.9°C3.7°C-0.5°C
Avg High10.5°C10.5°C9.6°C9.8°C9.7°C-0.8°C
Avg Low-2.1°C-1.4°C-2.1°C-1.9°C-2.3°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain28 mm33 mm37 mm42 mm32 mm+4 mm

Extreme April Records in Red Deer

🔥Warmest April26.7°C1987
🧊Coldest April-19.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest April77 mm2012
🏜️Driest April7 mm1994
🌬️Windiest April4.1 m/s2010

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Red Deer have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -19.5°C (1982) to a record high of 26.7°C (1987).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 35 mm, with a wettest year of 77 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Red Deer?

A good time to visit Red Deer

April is a good time to visit Red Deer, with days averaging 10°C and nights around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C, close to Red Deer's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Red Deer'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 →

Red Deer Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Red Deer's year-round average, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 35 mm of rainfall in Red Deer, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 77 mm (2012), and the driest just 7 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.7°C to 10.1°C and overnight lows from -2.5°C to -2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Red Deer, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.3°C4.9°C-1.5°C19.8°C-6.9°C45 mm65%2.9 m/s5.1
202410.6°C4.8°C-1.1°C18.7°C-7.0°C26 mm63%3.6 m/s4.7
202311.3°C4.8°C-1.7°C23.0°C-5.5°C23 mm62%2.8 m/s5
20226.9°C1.9°C-3.2°C18.6°C-10.9°C45 mm65%3.6 m/s4.8
202110.4°C3.9°C-2.5°C21.7°C-5.9°C31 mm62%2.8 m/s5.3
20207.4°C1.7°C-4.0°C19.4°C-16.8°C24 mm69%3.4 m/s5.5
20199.5°C3.9°C-1.7°C19.2°C-8.9°C38 mm66%2.9 m/s4.7
20188.3°C2.1°C-4.2°C25.5°C-17.2°C26 mm69%3 m/s5.3
20178.2°C3.2°C-1.8°C16.9°C-6.0°C67 mm76%2.8 m/s3.6
2016 🔥14.3°C7.3°C0.4°C25.0°C-5.8°C31 mm64%3.5 m/s4.9
201511.6°C5.3°C-1.0°C25.7°C-4.8°C23 mm62%3.3 m/s4.8
20149.7°C3.6°C-2.4°C20.7°C-10.8°C34 mm69%2.9 m/s4.9
20136.5°C1.2°C-4.1°C21.0°C-11.8°C41 mm70%3.5 m/s4.9
2012 🌧️9.9°C4.3°C-1.3°C24.1°C-6.1°C77 mm70%3.3 m/s4.4
20117.9°C2.7°C-2.5°C15.7°C-7.0°C30 mm65%2.7 m/s5.3
201011.9°C5.5°C-0.8°C21.9°C-6.5°C58 mm59%4.1 m/s4.7
20099.2°C3.4°C-2.4°C21.5°C-6.7°C20 mm64%2.7 m/s4.9
20086.5°C1.3°C-4.0°C21.4°C-10.8°C41 mm71%3.1 m/s4
20077.3°C2.3°C-2.8°C17.5°C-11.3°C72 mm73%3.2 m/s4.2
200613.6°C7.0°C0.4°C22.4°C-4.3°C24 mm65%3.2 m/s5
200512.1°C5.7°C-0.7°C21.9°C-6.7°C15 mm65%3.3 m/s5
200411.9°C5.5°C-0.8°C24.5°C-7.0°C30 mm63%3.2 m/s4.8
20039.5°C4.1°C-1.4°C21.9°C-11.2°C73 mm73%3 m/s4
2002 ❄️5.5°C0.3°C-4.9°C17.3°C-15.5°C45 mm69%3.2 m/s4.2
200111.2°C4.9°C-1.4°C24.4°C-5.7°C17 mm60%3.2 m/s5.2
20009.6°C3.5°C-2.6°C20.0°C-10.9°C30 mm65%3.1 m/s4.5
199911.4°C5.3°C-0.9°C23.0°C-5.6°C47 mm65%3.3 m/s4.7
199812.7°C6.3°C-0.1°C21.2°C-3.8°C41 mm64%2.7 m/s5.1
19977.4°C1.5°C-4.3°C15.5°C-14.1°C20 mm65%3.1 m/s4.9
199610.5°C4.7°C-1.2°C20.1°C-10.1°C39 mm71%3.1 m/s4.2
19958.5°C3.0°C-2.5°C14.6°C-10.5°C23 mm66%3.4 m/s4.4
199412.1°C5.4°C-1.3°C22.1°C-5.8°C7 mm62%2.9 m/s4.9
199310.4°C4.6°C-1.3°C16.5°C-4.5°C36 mm71%2.5 m/s4.1
199211.4°C5.5°C-0.4°C23.5°C-10.7°C26 mm68%3 m/s4.5
199111.1°C5.4°C-0.3°C19.9°C-3.6°C37 mm67%3.1 m/s5
19909.6°C3.7°C-2.2°C20.5°C-9.4°C57 mm69%3.2 m/s4.4
198910.5°C4.2°C-2.0°C19.2°C-10.0°C27 mm62%2.4 m/s5.1
198812.9°C5.7°C-1.4°C22.1°C-5.3°C8 mm55%3.2 m/s4.9
198713.8°C6.8°C-0.1°C26.7°C-4.4°C27 mm65%3.1 m/s5.1
19868.6°C2.9°C-2.8°C22.2°C-12.2°C32 mm67%3.2 m/s4.6
19859.8°C4.0°C-1.9°C18.2°C-7.0°C41 mm68%3.2 m/s4.6
198411.3°C5.0°C-1.3°C25.9°C-5.2°C20 mm64%2.8 m/s5
198310.1°C4.3°C-1.5°C19.4°C-7.6°C50 mm71%2.7 m/s—
19826.9°C0.6°C-5.7°C20.4°C-19.5°C23 mm68%3.3 m/s—
198110.4°C4.2°C-2.0°C21.3°C-9.6°C22 mm64%3.2 m/s—

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

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Red Deer April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Red Deer in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10°C with lows near -1.9°C (mean 4.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Red Deer in April?▼

April averages 35 mm of rainfall in Red Deer, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 77 mm in 2012.

What was the hottest April on record in Red Deer?▼

The hottest April reached 26.7°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to -19.5°C in 1982.

Has April in Red Deer 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.7°C to 10.1°C and overnight lows from -2.5°C to -2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Red Deer?▼

April is close to Red Deer's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10°C daytime highs and -1.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Red Deer?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Red Deer, averaging 4.1°C.

What should I pack for Red Deer in April?▼

For April in Red Deer, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10°C and lows of -1.9°C.

Is Red Deer humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Red Deer in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.1 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2010).

Which April had the most rainfall in Red Deer?▼

The wettest April on record was 2012 with 77 mm. On average, April sees 35 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 Red Deer 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.