Windsor Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Windsor

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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13.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
1.7°C
Avg Temp
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7.5°C
Avg Rain
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76 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
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3.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Windsor April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor, with average highs near 13.3°C and lows around 1.7°C (mean 7.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Windsor April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Windsor was 2010 — when the month averaged 10.5°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 3.8°C. Typical April days reach 13.3°C with nights near 1.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.0°C→8.5°C+1.5°C
Max Temp12.8°C→14.4°C+1.6°C
Min Temp1.2°C→2.7°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–5.0°C2 yr (4%)
5.0°C–7.0°C12 yr (27%)
7.0°C–9.0°C25 yr (56%)
9.0°C–11.0°C6 yr (13%)

Windsor April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Windsor, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2013 with 146 mm, while the driest was 2004 at 26 mm.

Windsor April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Windsor during April averages 75%. The most humid April was 1993 at 80%, and the least humid was 2025 at 70%.

Windsor April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Windsor April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Windsor during April is 3.8 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1981, 1982 and 2011 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 3.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Windsor

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

How April Ranks in Windsor

🥶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.

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Windsor April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.2°C7.1°C7.9°C7.4°C8.1°C+0.9°C
Avg High13.1°C12.7°C13.9°C13.2°C13.9°C+0.8°C
Avg Low1.3°C1.4°C2.0°C1.7°C2.3°C+1°C
Avg Rain70 mm84 mm69 mm88 mm67 mm-3 mm

Extreme April Records in Windsor

🔥Warmest April26.4°C2023
🧊Coldest April-13.5°C2003
🌧️Wettest April146 mm2013
🏜️Driest April26 mm2004
🌬️Windiest April4.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Windsor have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -13.5°C (2003) to a record high of 26.4°C (2023).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm, with a wettest year of 146 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Windsor?

A good time to visit Windsor

April is a good time to visit Windsor, with days averaging 13.3°C and nights around 1.7°C (mean 7.5°C, cooler than Windsor's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Windsor'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 →

Windsor Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor, with average highs near 13.3°C and lows around 1.7°C (mean 7.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 76 mm of rainfall in Windsor, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 146 mm (2013), and the driest just 26 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 3.8 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 14.4°C and overnight lows from 1.2°C to 2.7°C over the same span.
April Weather in Windsor, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.9°C8.5°C2.0°C26.1°C-5.3°C81 mm70%3.9 m/s5
202415.9°C10.3°C4.8°C24.4°C-2.8°C95 mm73%4 m/s5
202314.8°C8.7°C2.6°C26.4°C-4.5°C84 mm72%3.4 m/s4.5
202211.7°C6.4°C1.0°C24.9°C-3.8°C58 mm76%3.7 m/s4.4
202114.7°C8.8°C2.9°C25.4°C-5.2°C37 mm72%3.4 m/s4.7
202011.6°C6.1°C0.6°C19.5°C-4.7°C48 mm76%3.6 m/s4.7
201912.5°C7.3°C2.2°C19.4°C-6.8°C112 mm78%4 m/s4.3
2018 ❄️9.0°C3.8°C-1.4°C20.0°C-6.3°C82 mm76%3.5 m/s4.6
201716.0°C10.3°C4.5°C24.1°C-2.7°C101 mm78%4.1 m/s4.6
201612.1°C6.2°C0.4°C24.6°C-6.3°C57 mm73%3.5 m/s4.7
201514.1°C7.7°C1.4°C22.0°C-6.2°C56 mm73%3.7 m/s4.5
201413.5°C7.3°C1.1°C21.7°C-5.5°C67 mm73%3.9 m/s4.8
2013 🌧️11.8°C6.3°C0.8°C23.1°C-4.7°C146 mm77%4 m/s4.2
201213.9°C8.0°C2.1°C22.0°C-2.0°C50 mm73%3.8 m/s5.1
201112.4°C7.0°C1.6°C24.4°C-1.9°C132 mm79%4.4 m/s3.7
2010 🔥17.0°C10.5°C3.9°C25.5°C-1.8°C74 mm71%3.8 m/s4.9
200913.4°C7.7°C1.9°C24.6°C-5.2°C144 mm77%4.3 m/s4.8
200815.0°C8.8°C2.6°C23.4°C-5.4°C39 mm76%3.6 m/s5.5
200712.3°C7.0°C1.6°C23.4°C-5.6°C69 mm74%4.3 m/s4.6
200615.4°C9.1°C2.9°C21.9°C-3.1°C53 mm73%3.4 m/s5.1
200514.4°C8.2°C2.0°C24.8°C-1.7°C47 mm71%4.1 m/s5
200414.1°C8.2°C2.3°C25.0°C-5.3°C26 mm73%4.3 m/s4.7
200312.9°C6.5°C0.2°C25.2°C-13.5°C78 mm75%3.9 m/s4.7
200213.1°C7.9°C2.7°C25.1°C-4.3°C81 mm78%3.7 m/s4.4
200114.7°C8.4°C2.2°C23.8°C-4.0°C71 mm75%3.8 m/s4.8
200013.3°C7.4°C1.5°C23.1°C-5.3°C82 mm71%3.4 m/s4.4
199914.4°C8.7°C3.0°C22.8°C-0.6°C120 mm73%3.7 m/s4.7
199814.2°C8.5°C2.7°C19.8°C-2.7°C74 mm73%3.3 m/s5.2
199711.8°C6.0°C0.2°C20.8°C-5.2°C33 mm72%3.4 m/s5
199611.1°C5.5°C-0.2°C21.0°C-5.4°C100 mm75%4 m/s4.4
199510.8°C5.4°C0.0°C18.8°C-6.8°C84 mm74%4 m/s4
199413.5°C7.6°C1.7°C25.2°C-4.8°C102 mm74%4.2 m/s5
199311.8°C6.3°C0.7°C18.8°C-4.9°C87 mm80%3.8 m/s4.2
199211.7°C6.3°C0.9°C22.2°C-5.5°C96 mm79%3.3 m/s3.7
199114.4°C9.0°C3.5°C23.7°C-4.7°C88 mm80%4.3 m/s4.2
199013.5°C7.7°C1.9°C26.0°C-5.6°C56 mm77%3.7 m/s4.8
198911.4°C5.6°C-0.2°C20.0°C-5.9°C60 mm73%3.1 m/s4.7
198813.6°C7.3°C1.0°C21.8°C-4.5°C59 mm74%4 m/s5
198714.3°C8.7°C3.0°C25.5°C-7.2°C47 mm76%3.8 m/s4.9
198614.5°C8.3°C2.1°C25.4°C-4.2°C67 mm78%3.6 m/s4.8
198515.2°C9.7°C4.2°C24.6°C-5.5°C59 mm78%3.9 m/s5.3
198412.4°C7.2°C1.9°C23.5°C-3.1°C68 mm78%3.7 m/s4.4
198311.2°C5.8°C0.4°C22.0°C-6.0°C111 mm78%3.9 m/s—
198210.8°C4.3°C-2.3°C19.4°C-12.4°C47 mm74%4.4 m/s—
198114.4°C8.1°C1.8°C22.1°C-4.8°C111 mm72%4.4 m/s—

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

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Windsor April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Windsor in April?▼

The average high in April is around 13.3°C with lows near 1.7°C (mean 7.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Windsor in April?▼

April averages 76 mm of rainfall in Windsor, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 146 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest April on record in Windsor?▼

The hottest April reached 26.4°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -13.5°C in 2003.

Has April in Windsor 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 14.4°C and overnight lows from 1.2°C to 2.7°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Windsor?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Windsor and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.3°C daytime highs and 1.7°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Windsor?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Windsor, averaging 7.5°C.

What should I pack for Windsor in April?▼

For April in Windsor, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.3°C and lows of 1.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Windsor humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 75% — moderately humid.

How windy is Windsor in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.8 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.4 m/s (1981).

Which April had the most rainfall in Windsor?▼

The wettest April on record was 2013 with 146 mm. On average, April sees 76 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 Windsor 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.