Coquitlam Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Coquitlam

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.0°C
Avg Temp
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3.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
163 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Coquitlam April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coquitlam, with average highs near 7.1°C and lows around 0°C (mean 3.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 163 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Coquitlam April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coquitlam. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Coquitlam was 2016 — when the month averaged 8.2°C — while the coldest was 1982 at -1.6°C. Typical April days reach 7.1°C with nights near 0°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.1°C→3.9°C+1.8°C
Max Temp5.5°C→7.8°C+2.3°C
Min Temp-1.2°C→0.0°C+1.2°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

-2.0°C–0.8°C4 yr (9%)
0.8°C–3.5°C14 yr (31%)
3.5°C–6.3°C25 yr (56%)
6.3°C–9.0°C2 yr (4%)

Coquitlam April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Coquitlam, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1996 with 278 mm, while the driest was 2004 at 49 mm.

Coquitlam April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Coquitlam during April averages 86%. The most humid April was 2011 at 97%, and the least humid was 2004 at 75%.

Coquitlam April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Coquitlam. The sunniest April was 2004 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2003 and 2017 at 3.3.

Coquitlam April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Coquitlam during April is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1982 and 1999 at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 0.3 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Coquitlam

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Coquitlam

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Coquitlam Weather by Month

Coquitlam April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.0°C4.0°C3.3°C3.5°C3.9°C+0.9°C
Avg High6.5°C7.7°C6.9°C6.7°C7.8°C+1.3°C
Avg Low-0.5°C0.4°C-0.4°C0.4°C0.0°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain181 mm162 mm143 mm178 mm145 mm-36 mm

Extreme April Records in Coquitlam

🔥Warmest April22.8°C2016
🧊Coldest April-14.1°C2008
🌧️Wettest April278 mm1996
🏜️Driest April49 mm2004
🌬️Windiest April0.6 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Coquitlam have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -14.1°C (2008) to a record high of 22.8°C (2016).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 163 mm, with a wettest year of 278 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Coquitlam?

A good time to visit Coquitlam

April is a good time to visit Coquitlam, with days averaging 7.1°C and nights around 0°C (mean 3.6°C, cooler than Coquitlam's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Coquitlam'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 →

Coquitlam Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coquitlam, with average highs near 7.1°C and lows around 0°C (mean 3.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 163 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 163 mm of rainfall in Coquitlam, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 278 mm (1996), and the driest just 49 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.5°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to 0°C over the same span.
April Weather in Coquitlam, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.5°C5.2°C0.9°C17.6°C-3.9°C122 mm82%0.4 m/s4.8
20248.3°C4.3°C0.3°C14.0°C-4.1°C161 mm83%0.4 m/s4.2
20236.3°C3.0°C-0.2°C19.6°C-8.2°C231 mm89%0.4 m/s3.4
20226.0°C2.5°C-1.0°C12.6°C-5.9°C197 mm84%0.4 m/s3.8
20218.7°C4.4°C0.1°C19.6°C-6.4°C83 mm82%0.4 m/s4.6
20208.0°C4.0°C0.0°C13.5°C-7.2°C77 mm83%0.5 m/s4.4
20198.9°C4.9°C1.0°C14.4°C-3.1°C196 mm83%0.4 m/s3.8
20187.4°C4.1°C0.8°C21.6°C-3.6°C205 mm88%0.4 m/s3.6
20173.0°C1.2°C-0.6°C8.4°C-10.0°C255 mm95%0.5 m/s3.3
2016 🔥12.6°C8.2°C3.9°C22.8°C1.2°C75 mm80%0.4 m/s4.4
20159.2°C5.1°C1.1°C18.2°C-3.0°C116 mm82%0.4 m/s4.2
20147.9°C4.2°C0.6°C18.5°C-3.1°C182 mm87%0.4 m/s3.9
20136.2°C3.1°C0.0°C13.4°C-5.1°C205 mm87%0.4 m/s4
20123.7°C1.6°C-0.6°C12.7°C-10.7°C174 mm94%0.5 m/s3.5
20110.8°C-1.0°C-2.9°C6.1°C-9.6°C194 mm97%0.4 m/s3.5
20107.6°C3.9°C0.2°C16.4°C-11.0°C185 mm87%0.4 m/s3.6
20095.8°C2.3°C-1.3°C14.5°C-11.4°C92 mm84%0.5 m/s4.4
20081.3°C-1.3°C-4.0°C7.0°C-14.1°C86 mm96%0.4 m/s3.8
20077.0°C3.8°C0.5°C11.3°C-6.9°C197 mm85%0.4 m/s3.5
20068.5°C4.5°C0.5°C18.2°C-2.8°C135 mm84%0.4 m/s3.6
20059.9°C5.7°C1.4°C20.4°C-3.3°C182 mm81%0.4 m/s4.3
200411.9°C6.7°C1.4°C21.8°C-4.5°C49 mm75%0.4 m/s5
20037.2°C3.9°C0.6°C15.0°C-2.5°C203 mm88%0.4 m/s3.3
20024.6°C1.4°C-1.9°C16.6°C-10.7°C174 mm89%0.5 m/s4.1
20016.3°C2.7°C-0.8°C17.1°C-6.9°C166 mm88%0.4 m/s3.8
20006.1°C2.8°C-0.5°C12.4°C-9.1°C144 mm88%0.4 m/s3.9
19992.0°C-0.6°C-3.1°C9.3°C-11.1°C85 mm93%0.6 m/s4.4
19989.8°C5.1°C0.5°C21.4°C-4.5°C68 mm79%0.4 m/s4.3
19975.5°C2.0°C-1.5°C15.5°C-9.4°C200 mm89%0.5 m/s4.2
1996 🌧️8.4°C5.0°C1.7°C16.6°C-2.6°C278 mm87%0.4 m/s3.5
19958.8°C4.5°C0.2°C16.0°C-4.6°C114 mm80%0.4 m/s4.1
19949.8°C6.0°C2.1°C17.5°C-2.4°C116 mm84%0.4 m/s3.7
19937.4°C4.5°C1.7°C13.2°C-1.0°C236 mm89%0.3 m/s3.7
199210.1°C6.1°C2.1°C19.2°C-2.7°C200 mm81%0.4 m/s3.9
19917.7°C3.7°C-0.4°C17.5°C-5.8°C206 mm84%0.4 m/s4.3
19907.2°C4.1°C1.1°C15.6°C-5.4°C117 mm87%0.5 m/s3.8
19897.3°C3.7°C0.1°C19.8°C-8.3°C146 mm84%0.5 m/s4.2
19887.6°C4.0°C0.4°C15.7°C-8.0°C235 mm87%0.4 m/s3.5
19879.6°C5.7°C1.7°C22.1°C-2.3°C187 mm82%0.4 m/s3.9
19866.3°C2.9°C-0.5°C16.6°C-4.7°C158 mm87%0.4 m/s3.7
19853.2°C1.0°C-1.2°C12.0°C-6.7°C204 mm91%0.5 m/s3.7
19846.5°C3.2°C-0.1°C15.4°C-3.1°C185 mm85%0.4 m/s3.6
19839.8°C4.9°C-0.1°C17.0°C-4.8°C89 mm77%0.4 m/s—
1982 ❄️1.2°C-1.6°C-4.4°C5.8°C-11.1°C173 mm93%0.6 m/s—
19816.6°C3.1°C-0.4°C17.1°C-9.0°C256 mm89%0.4 m/s—

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

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Coquitlam April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Coquitlam in April?▼

The average high in April is around 7.1°C with lows near 0°C (mean 3.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Coquitlam in April?▼

April averages 163 mm of rainfall in Coquitlam, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 278 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest April on record in Coquitlam?▼

The hottest April reached 22.8°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to -14.1°C in 2008.

Has April in Coquitlam 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.5°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to 0°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Coquitlam?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coquitlam and one of the drier months, so plan for around 7.1°C daytime highs and 0°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Coquitlam?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Coquitlam, averaging 3.6°C.

What should I pack for Coquitlam in April?▼

For April in Coquitlam, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.1°C and lows of 0°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Coquitlam humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Coquitlam in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 0.4 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Coquitlam?▼

The wettest April on record was 1996 with 278 mm. On average, April sees 163 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 Coquitlam 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.