Grand Falls Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Grand Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
79 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Grand Falls April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near 6.2°C and lows around -2.8°C (mean 1.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Grand Falls April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Aprils in Grand Falls were 1983 and 1986 — when the month averaged 5°C — while the coldest was 2001 at -0.9°C. Typical April days reach 6.2°C with nights near -2.8°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.4°C→2.4°C+1°C
Max Temp5.6°C→6.6°C+1°C
Min Temp-2.8°C→-1.9°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–0.5°C11 yr (24%)
0.5°C–2.0°C15 yr (33%)
2.0°C–3.5°C15 yr (33%)
3.5°C–5.0°C4 yr (9%)

Grand Falls April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Grand Falls, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2004 with 161 mm, while the driest was 2008 at 26 mm.

Grand Falls April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Grand Falls during April averages 84%. The most humid April was 2001 at 92%, and the least humid was 1989 at 76%.

Grand Falls April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Grand Falls. The sunniest April was 2003 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1999 and 2010 at 3.2.

Grand Falls April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Grand Falls during April is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2018, 2019 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Grand Falls

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

How April Ranks in Grand Falls

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Grand Falls Weather by Month

Grand Falls April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.2°C1.4°C1.5°C1.4°C2.1°C-0.1°C
Avg High6.9°C5.8°C6.2°C5.9°C6.5°C-0.4°C
Avg Low-2.5°C-3.0°C-3.1°C-3.0°C-2.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain76 mm88 mm74 mm81 mm76 mm+0 mm

Extreme April Records in Grand Falls

🔥Warmest April23.1°C1986
🧊Coldest April-16.1°C1994
🌧️Wettest April161 mm2004
🏜️Driest April26 mm2008
🌬️Windiest April0.2 m/s1984

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Grand Falls have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -16.1°C (1994) to a record high of 23.1°C (1986).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm, with a wettest year of 161 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Grand Falls?

A good time to visit Grand Falls

April is a good time to visit Grand Falls, with days averaging 6.2°C and nights around -2.8°C (mean 1.7°C, cooler than Grand Falls's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Grand Falls'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 →

Grand Falls Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near 6.2°C and lows around -2.8°C (mean 1.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 79 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 161 mm (2004), and the driest just 26 mm (2008). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 0.1 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 6.6°C and overnight lows from -2.8°C to -1.9°C over the same span.
April Weather in Grand Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.8°C1.4°C-2.9°C13.0°C-8.8°C117 mm83%0.2 m/s3.7
20246.3°C2.2°C-1.8°C13.7°C-4.7°C64 mm83%0.1 m/s3.6
20235.8°C1.4°C-3.0°C12.0°C-9.5°C44 mm81%0.1 m/s4
20226.9°C2.7°C-1.5°C14.0°C-6.1°C96 mm86%0.1 m/s3.5
20218.3°C4.1°C-0.2°C15.9°C-4.4°C99 mm87%0.1 m/s3.4
20205.6°C1.0°C-3.6°C13.6°C-8.9°C36 mm79%0.1 m/s4.5
20194.4°C0.4°C-3.5°C17.3°C-10.8°C115 mm86%0.2 m/s3.5
20185.8°C0.8°C-4.1°C17.2°C-11.1°C101 mm82%0.2 m/s4.5
20173.9°C-0.1°C-4.2°C15.6°C-11.1°C108 mm89%0.1 m/s3.4
20165.3°C1.2°C-3.0°C13.4°C-9.0°C75 mm83%0.1 m/s3.7
20154.0°C-0.4°C-4.8°C11.6°C-13.6°C89 mm82%0.1 m/s4.4
20145.3°C1.0°C-3.2°C16.5°C-9.1°C46 mm84%0.1 m/s4
20136.6°C2.0°C-2.5°C18.3°C-8.5°C65 mm83%0.1 m/s4.2
20128.2°C3.4°C-1.3°C17.8°C-9.3°C75 mm86%0.1 m/s4
20116.6°C1.6°C-3.4°C18.8°C-9.4°C69 mm81%0.1 m/s4
20108.7°C4.3°C-0.1°C16.3°C-5.4°C64 mm87%0.1 m/s3.2
20097.5°C2.6°C-2.3°C17.3°C-7.7°C63 mm81%0.1 m/s4.2
20087.5°C2.2°C-3.0°C18.6°C-12.9°C26 mm81%0.1 m/s4.7
20074.6°C0.3°C-3.9°C16.4°C-11.7°C41 mm80%0.1 m/s3.9
20068.3°C3.3°C-1.6°C16.2°C-4.3°C97 mm84%0.1 m/s3.8
20056.6°C1.7°C-3.2°C14.2°C-13.2°C57 mm85%0.1 m/s4.5
2004 🌧️6.8°C2.3°C-2.2°C16.5°C-9.1°C161 mm88%0.2 m/s3.7
20035.1°C-0.1°C-5.3°C14.6°C-13.6°C71 mm80%0.2 m/s4.8
20025.3°C1.3°C-2.8°C11.1°C-5.2°C73 mm80%0.1 m/s3.9
2001 ❄️2.7°C-0.9°C-4.5°C12.7°C-11.8°C59 mm92%0.1 m/s3.6
20007.5°C2.5°C-2.6°C14.4°C-8.8°C91 mm80%0.1 m/s3.6
19996.3°C2.2°C-1.9°C13.3°C-6.7°C105 mm86%0.2 m/s3.2
19985.7°C1.8°C-2.1°C15.6°C-5.9°C149 mm88%0.1 m/s3.6
19972.9°C0.0°C-3.0°C8.3°C-8.8°C123 mm89%0.2 m/s4.1
19967.8°C3.0°C-1.7°C17.5°C-5.4°C52 mm84%0.1 m/s3.8
19955.8°C1.5°C-2.8°C14.1°C-10.9°C85 mm86%0.1 m/s4
19946.7°C1.9°C-2.9°C14.4°C-16.1°C78 mm81%0.2 m/s4.1
19937.0°C1.9°C-3.2°C16.4°C-10.1°C60 mm83%0.1 m/s4.1
19924.1°C-0.4°C-4.9°C12.0°C-10.0°C74 mm80%0.2 m/s4.2
19914.7°C0.0°C-4.7°C14.7°C-9.8°C42 mm82%0.1 m/s3.6
19907.1°C2.1°C-2.9°C16.3°C-10.1°C112 mm81%0.1 m/s3.7
19898.6°C3.0°C-2.6°C13.5°C-5.1°C34 mm76%0.1 m/s4.3
19886.2°C1.8°C-2.6°C14.1°C-5.4°C75 mm83%0.2 m/s3.7
19878.5°C3.2°C-2.1°C17.2°C-7.2°C69 mm82%0.1 m/s3.9
198610.8°C5.0°C-0.9°C23.1°C-11.4°C79 mm81%0.1 m/s3.7
19853.5°C-0.6°C-4.6°C11.2°C-11.6°C60 mm83%0.1 m/s3.6
19844.0°C-0.3°C-4.7°C16.3°C-14.1°C82 mm88%0.2 m/s4.3
1983 🔥9.7°C5.0°C0.4°C19.4°C-7.9°C82 mm88%0.1 m/s—
19824.7°C0.8°C-3.0°C16.7°C-15.0°C115 mm89%0.1 m/s—
19816.3°C2.0°C-2.3°C12.5°C-10.0°C87 mm85%0.1 m/s—

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

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Grand Falls April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Grand Falls in April?▼

The average high in April is around 6.2°C with lows near -2.8°C (mean 1.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Grand Falls in April?▼

April averages 79 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 161 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest April on record in Grand Falls?▼

The hottest April reached 23.1°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to -16.1°C in 1994.

Has April in Grand Falls 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.6°C to 6.6°C and overnight lows from -2.8°C to -1.9°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Grand Falls?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls and one of the drier months, so plan for around 6.2°C daytime highs and -2.8°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Grand Falls?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Grand Falls, averaging 1.7°C.

What should I pack for Grand Falls in April?▼

For April in Grand Falls, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.2°C and lows of -2.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Grand Falls humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Grand Falls in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 0.1 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1984).

Which April had the most rainfall in Grand Falls?▼

The wettest April on record was 2004 with 161 mm. On average, April sees 79 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 Grand Falls 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.