Brandon Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Brandon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
34 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+1.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Brandon April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near 10.7°C and lows around -2°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 34 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Brandon April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Brandon was 2006 — when the month averaged 9.3°C — while the coldest was 1996 at -0.6°C. Typical April days reach 10.7°C with nights near -2°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.3°C→3.6°C-0.7°C
Max Temp11.0°C→9.7°C-1.3°C
Min Temp-2.3°C→-2.6°C-0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.8°C6 yr (13%)
1.8°C–4.5°C17 yr (38%)
4.5°C–7.3°C17 yr (38%)
7.3°C–10.0°C5 yr (11%)

Brandon April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Brandon, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1984 with 95 mm, while the driest was 2018 at 5 mm.

Brandon April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brandon during April averages 65%. The most humid April was 1996 at 79%, and the least humid was 2008 at 56%.

Brandon April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brandon. The sunniest Aprils were 2007 and 2018 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 4.1.

Brandon April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brandon during April is 3.7 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2016 and 2022 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.8 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Brandon

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

How April Ranks in Brandon

🥶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.

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Brandon April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.9°C3.9°C5.1°C4.2°C3.3°C-1.6°C
Avg High11.6°C10.2°C11.5°C10.3°C9.3°C-2.3°C
Avg Low-1.9°C-2.3°C-1.2°C-2.0°C-2.9°C-1°C
Avg Rain33 mm33 mm30 mm35 mm41 mm+9 mm

Extreme April Records in Brandon

🔥Warmest April29.1°C1987
🧊Coldest April-18.6°C1982
🌧️Wettest April95 mm1984
🏜️Driest April5 mm2018
🌬️Windiest April4.6 m/s2016

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Brandon have fallen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -18.6°C (1982) to a record high of 29.1°C (1987).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 34 mm, with a wettest year of 95 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Brandon?

A good time to visit Brandon

April is a good time to visit Brandon, with days averaging 10.7°C and nights around -2°C (mean 4.4°C, warmer than Brandon's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Brandon'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 →

Brandon Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near 10.7°C and lows around -2°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 34 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 34 mm of rainfall in Brandon, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 95 mm (1984), and the driest just 5 mm (2018). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 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 fallen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 11°C to 9.7°C and overnight lows from -2.3°C to -2.6°C over the same span.
April Weather in Brandon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202510.9°C4.6°C-1.8°C19.1°C-8.3°C28 mm65%3.6 m/s4.8
202412.9°C6.2°C-0.4°C23.2°C-6.7°C49 mm64%3.8 m/s4.9
20238.4°C2.5°C-3.4°C26.5°C-11.6°C41 mm71%4 m/s4.7
20224.7°C-0.2°C-5.2°C12.6°C-13.2°C69 mm76%4.6 m/s4.3
202111.5°C4.7°C-2.1°C19.8°C-5.5°C17 mm59%3.7 m/s4.7
20207.6°C1.7°C-4.3°C20.4°C-12.5°C46 mm69%3.7 m/s4.7
201910.9°C4.9°C-1.1°C23.6°C-6.6°C20 mm64%3.7 m/s4.6
20188.4°C1.5°C-5.4°C27.0°C-18.0°C5 mm59%3.7 m/s5.6
201711.8°C5.1°C-1.6°C20.4°C-6.5°C17 mm66%3.6 m/s5.1
20169.2°C3.2°C-2.8°C21.7°C-9.6°C52 mm66%4.6 m/s4.6
201512.6°C6.0°C-0.6°C22.9°C-7.8°C14 mm60%3.9 m/s5
20147.9°C2.0°C-3.9°C19.1°C-17.3°C62 mm71%3.9 m/s4.5
20135.4°C0.3°C-4.9°C21.6°C-16.5°C21 mm70%3.6 m/s5.2
201212.2°C6.0°C-0.3°C23.4°C-6.2°C43 mm61%4.3 m/s4.8
20119.6°C4.2°C-1.3°C18.6°C-6.8°C56 mm71%3.3 m/s4.4
201015.2°C8.4°C1.5°C23.0°C-3.9°C55 mm60%3.7 m/s5.2
20099.7°C4.1°C-1.5°C20.2°C-7.2°C51 mm71%3.6 m/s4.5
200811.2°C4.7°C-1.9°C24.1°C-6.9°C11 mm56%3.7 m/s5.2
200710.8°C4.3°C-2.1°C24.8°C-13.8°C17 mm63%3.8 m/s5.6
2006 🔥16.3°C9.3°C2.3°C25.8°C-5.3°C35 mm67%3.5 m/s5.1
200513.6°C7.3°C1.0°C23.7°C-3.8°C19 mm65%4.2 m/s5.1
200411.0°C4.2°C-2.5°C24.1°C-7.2°C32 mm64%3.5 m/s5
200312.0°C5.6°C-0.7°C23.6°C-9.6°C53 mm64%4 m/s4.9
20027.9°C2.2°C-3.5°C20.4°C-10.6°C33 mm64%3.5 m/s4.7
200111.3°C5.3°C-0.7°C27.7°C-6.7°C31 mm68%3.5 m/s4.6
200010.9°C4.3°C-2.2°C23.0°C-8.0°C21 mm62%3.4 m/s5.1
199912.6°C6.2°C-0.2°C23.5°C-7.1°C20 mm64%3.7 m/s5.2
199815.4°C8.5°C1.6°C25.4°C-4.9°C17 mm60%3.5 m/s5.5
19978.2°C2.0°C-4.2°C18.9°C-15.7°C34 mm68%3.9 m/s5.2
1996 ❄️4.6°C-0.6°C-5.8°C19.2°C-17.0°C51 mm79%3.2 m/s4.9
19956.6°C0.9°C-4.8°C15.3°C-16.9°C31 mm70%3.1 m/s5
199410.5°C4.0°C-2.6°C23.9°C-9.4°C14 mm58%3.8 m/s5.4
199311.3°C4.8°C-1.6°C20.5°C-7.1°C28 mm61%2.8 m/s4.7
19929.2°C3.1°C-2.9°C24.4°C-10.9°C41 mm71%3.7 m/s4.1
199113.9°C6.9°C0.0°C25.5°C-5.6°C47 mm63%3.6 m/s4.5
19909.2°C3.2°C-2.8°C28.2°C-9.1°C49 mm62%3.9 m/s4.6
198910.8°C4.4°C-2.0°C25.8°C-7.5°C18 mm61%3.8 m/s5.3
198813.0°C5.3°C-2.3°C26.6°C-6.4°C9 mm56%3.9 m/s5.2
198716.3°C8.7°C1.0°C29.1°C-5.6°C6 mm60%3.9 m/s5.4
19869.9°C3.6°C-2.7°C22.0°C-10.4°C78 mm72%3.9 m/s4.5
198513.2°C6.0°C-1.1°C27.6°C-6.4°C12 mm62%3.5 m/s5.3
1984 🌧️12.1°C6.2°C0.4°C21.6°C-10.8°C95 mm68%3.8 m/s4.6
19838.3°C2.2°C-4.0°C20.6°C-10.9°C6 mm69%3.4 m/s—
19828.7°C1.8°C-5.2°C25.2°C-18.6°C36 mm68%3.7 m/s—
198112.5°C5.5°C-1.5°C23.9°C-6.5°C32 mm62%3.9 m/s—

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

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Brandon April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brandon in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10.7°C with lows near -2°C (mean 4.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brandon in April?▼

April averages 34 mm of rainfall in Brandon, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 95 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest April on record in Brandon?▼

The hottest April reached 29.1°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to -18.6°C in 1982.

Has April in Brandon gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have fallen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 11°C to 9.7°C and overnight lows from -2.3°C to -2.6°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Brandon?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.7°C daytime highs and -2°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Brandon?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Brandon, averaging 4.4°C.

What should I pack for Brandon in April?▼

For April in Brandon, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.7°C and lows of -2°C.

Is Brandon humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Brandon in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.7 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.6 m/s (2016).

Which April had the most rainfall in Brandon?▼

The wettest April on record was 1984 with 95 mm. On average, April sees 34 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 Brandon 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.