Lakeshore Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Lakeshore

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
7.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
70 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Lakeshore April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Lakeshore, with average highs near 10.3°C and lows around 3.7°C (mean 7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 70 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Lakeshore April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Lakeshore. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Lakeshore was 2010 — when the month averaged 9.8°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 3.9°C. Typical April days reach 10.3°C with nights near 3.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp6.3°C→8.3°C+2°C
Max Temp9.6°C→11.5°C+1.9°C
Min Temp2.9°C→5.0°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–4.8°C2 yr (4%)
4.8°C–6.5°C13 yr (29%)
6.5°C–8.3°C24 yr (53%)
8.3°C–10.0°C6 yr (13%)

Lakeshore April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Lakeshore, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2011 with 120 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 29 mm.

Lakeshore April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lakeshore during April averages 78%. The most humid April was 1984 at 84%, and the least humid was 2025 at 73%.

Lakeshore April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lakeshore. The sunniest April was 2008 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1992 and 2011 at 3.7.

Lakeshore April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lakeshore during April is 4.3 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1982, 2009 and 2011 at 5 m/s, while the calmest were 1989 and 1992 at 3.5 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Lakeshore

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Lakeshore

🥶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 Lakeshore Weather by Month

Lakeshore April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.3°C6.5°C7.3°C7.2°C7.9°C+1.6°C
Avg High9.7°C9.7°C10.6°C10.5°C11.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Low2.9°C3.2°C4.0°C3.9°C4.7°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain70 mm74 mm69 mm77 mm53 mm-16 mm

Extreme April Records in Lakeshore

🔥Warmest April21.5°C2023
🧊Coldest April-8.6°C1982
🌧️Wettest April120 mm2011
🏜️Driest April29 mm1997
🌬️Windiest April5 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Lakeshore have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -8.6°C (1982) to a record high of 21.5°C (2023).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 70 mm, with a wettest year of 120 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Lakeshore?

A good time to visit Lakeshore

April is a good time to visit Lakeshore, with days averaging 10.3°C and nights around 3.7°C (mean 7°C, cooler than Lakeshore's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Lakeshore'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 →

Lakeshore Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Lakeshore, with average highs near 10.3°C and lows around 3.7°C (mean 7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 70 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 70 mm of rainfall in Lakeshore, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 120 mm (2011), and the driest just 29 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 4.3 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.6°C to 11.5°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 5°C over the same span.
April Weather in Lakeshore, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.8°C8.2°C4.7°C20.7°C-2.5°C67 mm73%4.3 m/s5
202412.8°C9.7°C6.5°C20.9°C1.6°C86 mm77%4.4 m/s5
202311.7°C8.4°C5.0°C21.5°C-1.2°C51 mm74%3.9 m/s4.5
20229.3°C6.5°C3.6°C19.8°C-0.3°C42 mm77%4.4 m/s4.4
202111.9°C8.6°C5.2°C19.8°C-2.2°C35 mm75%3.9 m/s4.7
20209.3°C6.2°C3.1°C15.1°C-0.8°C40 mm76%4.3 m/s4.7
201910.3°C7.3°C4.4°C16.1°C-4.4°C90 mm80%4.4 m/s4.3
20187.8°C4.5°C1.1°C15.7°C-3.4°C74 mm76%4.1 m/s4.6
201712.7°C9.5°C6.2°C18.5°C0.4°C86 mm81%4.3 m/s4.6
20169.7°C6.4°C3.1°C19.3°C-3.0°C55 mm77%4.4 m/s4.7
201510.6°C7.1°C3.5°C17.0°C-4.2°C59 mm77%4.1 m/s4.5
201410.1°C6.6°C3.1°C16.9°C-2.3°C86 mm76%4.4 m/s4.8
20139.5°C6.3°C3.2°C17.1°C-3.4°C91 mm78%4.6 m/s4.2
201211.4°C8.1°C4.9°C17.5°C1.9°C37 mm74%4.4 m/s5.1
2011 🌧️9.7°C6.6°C3.6°C16.7°C0.0°C120 mm83%5 m/s3.7
2010 🔥13.3°C9.8°C6.2°C19.4°C2.3°C76 mm75%4.2 m/s4.9
200910.6°C7.6°C4.5°C19.8°C-1.2°C115 mm79%5 m/s4.8
200811.4°C8.1°C4.8°C18.1°C-2.7°C37 mm79%3.9 m/s5.5
20079.6°C6.5°C3.3°C17.6°C-4.0°C62 mm77%4.9 m/s4.6
200612.0°C8.6°C5.1°C17.7°C-0.2°C50 mm76%3.8 m/s5.1
200510.9°C7.5°C4.1°C18.5°C0.3°C81 mm76%4.8 m/s5
200410.6°C7.5°C4.5°C17.8°C-2.1°C41 mm78%4.7 m/s4.7
20039.6°C5.8°C2.0°C17.2°C-5.9°C63 mm78%4.3 m/s4.7
200210.1°C7.0°C3.9°C19.2°C-2.0°C74 mm81%4 m/s4.4
200110.8°C7.4°C4.0°C17.1°C-2.4°C68 mm78%4 m/s4.8
200010.2°C7.1°C3.9°C17.6°C-0.5°C94 mm77%4 m/s4.4
199910.8°C7.7°C4.6°C16.1°C1.4°C119 mm78%4.3 m/s4.7
199811.4°C8.2°C5.1°C15.7°C-0.1°C74 mm75%4 m/s5.2
19979.0°C5.7°C2.3°C14.9°C-3.1°C29 mm74%3.9 m/s5
19968.6°C5.0°C1.4°C15.3°C-3.3°C88 mm78%4.6 m/s4.4
19958.3°C5.1°C1.9°C14.4°C-4.9°C75 mm77%4.5 m/s4
199410.3°C6.9°C3.4°C18.3°C-1.4°C87 mm79%4.6 m/s5
19939.0°C5.7°C2.4°C15.3°C-2.6°C72 mm82%4 m/s4.2
19928.6°C5.6°C2.6°C15.8°C-3.2°C84 mm82%3.5 m/s3.7
199110.7°C7.7°C4.8°C16.3°C-2.3°C65 mm83%4.6 m/s4.2
199010.3°C6.9°C3.4°C19.5°C-3.1°C50 mm79%4 m/s4.8
19898.2°C5.1°C1.9°C13.5°C-4.5°C76 mm77%3.5 m/s4.7
198810.0°C6.3°C2.7°C16.0°C-1.6°C53 mm79%4.4 m/s5
198710.2°C7.0°C3.8°C20.6°C-5.4°C54 mm82%4.1 m/s4.9
198610.4°C7.1°C3.8°C18.8°C-1.1°C72 mm82%3.7 m/s4.8
198511.4°C8.1°C4.8°C18.6°C-3.4°C43 mm82%4.3 m/s5.3
19848.7°C5.9°C3.1°C16.5°C-1.4°C71 mm84%3.8 m/s4.4
19838.5°C5.4°C2.2°C15.7°C-3.3°C101 mm81%4.4 m/s—
1982 ❄️7.8°C3.9°C0.0°C14.4°C-8.6°C47 mm77%5 m/s—
198111.7°C8.0°C4.2°C18.6°C-0.9°C110 mm76%4.9 m/s—

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

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Lakeshore April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lakeshore in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10.3°C with lows near 3.7°C (mean 7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lakeshore in April?▼

April averages 70 mm of rainfall in Lakeshore, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 120 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest April on record in Lakeshore?▼

The hottest April reached 21.5°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -8.6°C in 1982.

Has April in Lakeshore 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.6°C to 11.5°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 5°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Lakeshore?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Lakeshore and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.3°C daytime highs and 3.7°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Lakeshore?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Lakeshore, averaging 7°C.

What should I pack for Lakeshore in April?▼

For April in Lakeshore, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.3°C and lows of 3.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lakeshore humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Lakeshore in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Lakeshore?▼

The wettest April on record was 2011 with 120 mm. On average, April sees 70 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 Lakeshore 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.