Glace Bay Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Glace Bay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
92 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
6.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-4.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🌬️Windy💦Humid air

Glace Bay April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay, with average highs near 5.1°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 2.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Glace Bay April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Glace Bay was 2010 — when the month averaged 4.4°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -0.3°C. Typical April days reach 5.1°C with nights near -0.4°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.3°C→2.9°C+0.6°C
Max Temp4.8°C→5.4°C+0.6°C
Min Temp-0.2°C→0.4°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–0.5°C2 yr (4%)
0.5°C–2.0°C10 yr (22%)
2.0°C–3.5°C29 yr (64%)
3.5°C–5.0°C4 yr (9%)

Glace Bay April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Glace Bay, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1982 with 190 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 15 mm.

Glace Bay April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Glace Bay during April averages 86%. The most humid April was 1983 at 92%, and the least humid was 2003 at 81%.

Glace Bay April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Glace Bay. The sunniest April was 1991 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004 and 2021 at 3.8.

Glace Bay April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Glace Bay during April is 6.2 m/s. The windiest April was 1997 at 7.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1991 at 5.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Glace Bay

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

How April Ranks in Glace Bay

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

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

Explore Glace Bay Weather by Month

Glace Bay April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.4°C2.1°C2.3°C2.3°C2.8°C+0.4°C
Avg High4.9°C5.1°C5.0°C5.2°C5.3°C+0.4°C
Avg Low-0.2°C-0.9°C-0.5°C-0.5°C0.2°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain106 mm66 mm109 mm93 mm81 mm-25 mm

Extreme April Records in Glace Bay

🔥Warmest April16.8°C2017
🧊Coldest April-10.7°C2015
🌧️Wettest April190 mm1982
🏜️Driest April15 mm1995
🌬️Windiest April7.4 m/s1997

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Glace Bay have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -10.7°C (2015) to a record high of 16.8°C (2017).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm, with a wettest year of 190 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Glace Bay?

A good time to visit Glace Bay

April is a good time to visit Glace Bay, with days averaging 5.1°C and nights around -0.4°C (mean 2.3°C, cooler than Glace Bay's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Glace Bay'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 →

Glace Bay Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay, with average highs near 5.1°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 2.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 92 mm of rainfall in Glace Bay, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 190 mm (1982), and the driest just 15 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 6.2 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.8°C to 5.4°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 0.4°C over the same span.
April Weather in Glace Bay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.1°C2.6°C0.0°C12.3°C-3.6°C101 mm86%5.9 m/s4
20245.1°C2.7°C0.3°C10.3°C-2.4°C53 mm84%6.3 m/s4.5
20235.7°C2.7°C-0.2°C10.2°C-3.6°C22 mm84%5.5 m/s4.9
20225.2°C2.7°C0.2°C10.8°C-3.4°C88 mm89%6.3 m/s4
20215.9°C3.8°C1.6°C12.2°C-1.2°C159 mm91%6.7 m/s3.8
20204.9°C2.2°C-0.5°C13.3°C-3.5°C62 mm83%6.2 m/s4.7
20195.2°C2.4°C-0.4°C14.2°C-4.8°C123 mm85%7 m/s3.9
20184.9°C1.9°C-1.1°C11.6°C-6.9°C132 mm84%6.1 m/s4.3
20175.4°C2.5°C-0.5°C16.8°C-3.8°C51 mm87%5.5 m/s4.8
20164.2°C1.3°C-1.5°C10.5°C-6.8°C124 mm85%6.6 m/s4.1
2015 ❄️2.7°C-0.3°C-3.3°C8.2°C-10.7°C68 mm86%5.5 m/s4.3
20144.1°C1.6°C-0.9°C11.2°C-4.0°C109 mm88%6.7 m/s4.1
20134.9°C2.3°C-0.2°C10.4°C-3.1°C73 mm87%5.8 m/s4.1
20126.8°C4.0°C1.2°C12.4°C-2.9°C85 mm86%6.2 m/s4.4
20116.4°C3.1°C-0.2°C14.6°C-4.6°C80 mm84%6.7 m/s4
2010 🔥7.3°C4.4°C1.5°C13.6°C-1.5°C89 mm88%5.3 m/s4.4
20095.8°C2.7°C-0.4°C16.3°C-3.5°C90 mm85%6.4 m/s4.8
20085.4°C2.6°C-0.2°C11.0°C-2.7°C59 mm85%5.3 m/s4.5
20074.4°C1.8°C-0.8°C13.0°C-4.0°C71 mm81%6.7 m/s4.7
20065.9°C3.2°C0.4°C10.5°C-1.9°C182 mm87%6.3 m/s3.9
20055.6°C2.4°C-0.7°C11.6°C-3.4°C79 mm85%5.4 m/s4.1
20045.2°C2.5°C-0.3°C9.3°C-2.7°C98 mm89%5.9 m/s3.8
20033.8°C1.0°C-1.9°C12.2°C-7.7°C157 mm81%5.3 m/s4.3
20024.7°C2.0°C-0.7°C8.6°C-3.1°C95 mm84%6.1 m/s4.1
20013.8°C1.3°C-1.1°C9.6°C-3.3°C160 mm84%6.5 m/s4.4
20005.8°C3.1°C0.4°C10.1°C-2.8°C101 mm86%6.2 m/s4
19995.1°C2.5°C0.0°C11.0°C-3.6°C144 mm85%6.6 m/s4.2
19985.7°C3.1°C0.4°C14.3°C-3.3°C114 mm87%5.9 m/s4
19973.2°C0.8°C-1.6°C7.7°C-3.7°C97 mm85%7.4 m/s4.2
19965.4°C2.5°C-0.4°C10.6°C-3.0°C52 mm85%5.9 m/s4.5
19955.5°C2.0°C-1.4°C10.4°C-9.6°C15 mm82%5.6 m/s4.2
19946.2°C2.8°C-0.5°C13.6°C-6.8°C62 mm84%6.4 m/s4.5
19935.2°C2.2°C-0.9°C10.7°C-6.4°C53 mm88%5.9 m/s4.1
19923.6°C0.4°C-2.7°C10.0°C-5.4°C42 mm82%6.3 m/s4.6
19915.3°C1.8°C-1.6°C13.5°C-4.7°C23 mm82%5.1 m/s5.1
19905.8°C2.7°C-0.4°C11.5°C-2.7°C59 mm84%6.1 m/s4.6
19895.8°C2.7°C-0.3°C12.1°C-3.7°C51 mm83%6 m/s4.6
19884.4°C2.0°C-0.3°C8.2°C-3.5°C118 mm90%6.9 m/s3.9
19875.5°C2.7°C-0.1°C12.6°C-2.6°C63 mm88%6.3 m/s4.4
19864.6°C2.3°C0.0°C10.6°C-5.1°C73 mm90%5.8 m/s4.5
19853.3°C0.6°C-2.1°C7.6°C-5.8°C34 mm86%6.5 m/s4.7
19844.5°C2.3°C0.1°C9.0°C-4.6°C171 mm89%6.9 m/s4.4
19836.0°C3.8°C1.7°C15.1°C-4.3°C154 mm92%5.8 m/s—
1982 🌧️4.7°C1.9°C-0.8°C9.9°C-4.7°C190 mm87%7.2 m/s—
19815.7°C2.9°C0.1°C9.4°C-5.5°C98 mm86%7.2 m/s—

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

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Glace Bay April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Glace Bay in April?▼

The average high in April is around 5.1°C with lows near -0.4°C (mean 2.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Glace Bay in April?▼

April averages 92 mm of rainfall in Glace Bay, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 190 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest April on record in Glace Bay?▼

The hottest April reached 16.8°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to -10.7°C in 2015.

Has April in Glace Bay 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.8°C to 5.4°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 0.4°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Glace Bay?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.1°C daytime highs and -0.4°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Glace Bay?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Glace Bay, averaging 2.3°C.

What should I pack for Glace Bay in April?▼

For April in Glace Bay, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.1°C and lows of -0.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Glace Bay humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Glace Bay in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 6.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 7.4 m/s (1997).

Which April had the most rainfall in Glace Bay?▼

The wettest April on record was 1982 with 190 mm. On average, April sees 92 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 Glace Bay 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.