Charlottetown Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Charlottetown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.4°C
Avg Temp
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2.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Charlottetown April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Charlottetown, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 2.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Charlottetown April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Charlottetown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Charlottetown was 2012 — when the month averaged 5.1°C — while the coldest was 2015 at 0.4°C. Typical April days reach 5.9°C with nights near -0.4°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.5°C→3.6°C+1.1°C
Max Temp5.7°C→6.6°C+0.9°C
Min Temp-0.6°C→0.5°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

0.0°C–1.5°C5 yr (11%)
1.5°C–3.0°C17 yr (38%)
3.0°C–4.5°C21 yr (47%)
4.5°C–6.0°C2 yr (4%)

Charlottetown April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Charlottetown, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1984 with 133 mm, while the driest was 2020 at 27 mm.

Charlottetown April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Charlottetown during April averages 84%. The most humid April was 1983 at 90%, and the least humid was 2020 at 79%.

Charlottetown April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Charlottetown. The sunniest April was 2020 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 3.5.

Charlottetown April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Charlottetown during April is 3 m/s. The windiest April was 1982 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1986, 2017 and 2023 at 2.4 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Charlottetown

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

How April Ranks in Charlottetown

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Charlottetown Weather by Month

Charlottetown April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.8°C2.3°C2.6°C2.9°C3.3°C+0.5°C
Avg High6.0°C5.7°C5.7°C6.1°C6.4°C+0.4°C
Avg Low-0.5°C-1.0°C-0.4°C-0.2°C0.3°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain76 mm59 mm89 mm72 mm58 mm-18 mm

Extreme April Records in Charlottetown

🔥Warmest April17.8°C2004
🧊Coldest April-10.4°C1995
🌧️Wettest April133 mm1984
🏜️Driest April27 mm2020
🌬️Windiest April3.9 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Charlottetown have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -10.4°C (1995) to a record high of 17.8°C (2004).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 133 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Charlottetown?

A good time to visit Charlottetown

April is a good time to visit Charlottetown, with days averaging 5.9°C and nights around -0.4°C (mean 2.8°C, cooler than Charlottetown's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Charlottetown'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 →

Charlottetown Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Charlottetown, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 2.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 72 mm of rainfall in Charlottetown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 133 mm (1984), and the driest just 27 mm (2020). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 3 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.7°C to 6.6°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to 0.5°C over the same span.
April Weather in Charlottetown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20256.5°C3.7°C0.8°C13.8°C-3.6°C87 mm83%3.2 m/s3.9
20246.8°C3.9°C1.0°C11.7°C-2.4°C39 mm80%3.2 m/s4.8
20236.6°C3.1°C-0.4°C13.0°C-5.7°C33 mm84%2.4 m/s4.7
20226.4°C3.3°C0.2°C10.7°C-3.7°C77 mm86%3 m/s4.2
20216.6°C3.8°C1.0°C15.1°C-3.5°C87 mm88%3 m/s4.1
20205.5°C2.2°C-1.1°C11.1°C-4.4°C27 mm79%3.1 m/s5.1
20195.6°C2.4°C-0.7°C12.4°C-5.9°C130 mm84%3.3 m/s4
20185.7°C2.1°C-1.4°C15.0°C-6.7°C75 mm81%2.8 m/s4.3
20176.5°C3.1°C-0.3°C16.0°C-5.7°C48 mm85%2.4 m/s4.5
20165.3°C2.1°C-1.1°C12.9°C-8.0°C65 mm80%3.3 m/s4.8
2015 ❄️3.1°C0.4°C-2.4°C8.8°C-9.0°C100 mm85%2.7 m/s4
20145.5°C2.4°C-0.6°C13.8°C-3.9°C91 mm86%3.1 m/s3.8
20136.1°C2.9°C-0.2°C14.6°C-4.1°C45 mm82%3 m/s4.5
2012 🔥8.3°C5.1°C1.8°C15.5°C-2.2°C55 mm83%3.2 m/s4.6
20116.9°C3.8°C0.8°C16.3°C-4.1°C63 mm83%3.2 m/s4.1
20107.7°C4.9°C2.1°C14.6°C-0.7°C53 mm87%2.7 m/s4.3
20096.5°C3.6°C0.7°C16.3°C-5.9°C85 mm84%3 m/s4.6
20086.5°C3.2°C-0.1°C13.0°C-4.1°C63 mm84%2.6 m/s4.5
20074.4°C1.9°C-0.7°C13.0°C-4.2°C70 mm82%3.5 m/s4.3
20066.3°C3.0°C-0.2°C12.7°C-2.8°C129 mm84%2.8 m/s4.2
20056.8°C3.5°C0.2°C12.4°C-2.6°C81 mm82%2.8 m/s4.6
20046.2°C2.9°C-0.5°C17.8°C-3.5°C90 mm86%2.5 m/s3.7
20034.8°C1.5°C-1.9°C14.5°C-8.1°C88 mm80%2.7 m/s4.6
20025.0°C2.3°C-0.4°C10.0°C-2.4°C118 mm83%3.2 m/s3.8
20013.9°C1.2°C-1.5°C11.5°C-5.2°C105 mm84%2.9 m/s3.8
20006.2°C3.3°C0.5°C11.8°C-1.8°C65 mm84%3 m/s3.5
19995.0°C2.3°C-0.4°C10.8°C-4.5°C71 mm84%3.2 m/s4.3
19986.0°C3.2°C0.4°C14.6°C-2.4°C102 mm85%3 m/s3.8
19973.5°C0.6°C-2.2°C8.4°C-6.0°C58 mm84%3.6 m/s4.4
19966.3°C3.0°C-0.3°C13.2°C-4.4°C72 mm85%2.9 m/s3.9
19955.4°C1.7°C-2.0°C12.3°C-10.4°C46 mm83%2.5 m/s4
19947.9°C3.9°C0.0°C15.1°C-8.9°C52 mm81%2.9 m/s4.4
19936.1°C2.5°C-1.1°C12.8°C-6.6°C53 mm85%2.8 m/s4.3
19924.6°C1.0°C-2.7°C12.1°C-7.0°C28 mm80%3 m/s5
19915.4°C1.9°C-1.6°C13.6°C-4.8°C37 mm83%2.5 m/s4.9
19906.4°C3.1°C-0.2°C14.4°C-3.4°C73 mm84%2.9 m/s4
19896.2°C3.0°C-0.3°C13.9°C-3.4°C50 mm83%2.6 m/s4.5
19885.2°C2.2°C-0.8°C10.8°C-4.2°C72 mm87%3.5 m/s3.7
19877.8°C3.7°C-0.5°C14.6°C-4.1°C38 mm84%2.5 m/s4.3
19866.8°C3.6°C0.3°C13.8°C-5.5°C69 mm87%2.4 m/s3.9
19854.5°C1.4°C-1.8°C13.6°C-6.8°C43 mm82%3.1 m/s4.5
1984 🌧️4.9°C1.8°C-1.3°C13.8°C-5.6°C133 mm89%3.3 m/s4.4
19836.9°C3.8°C0.7°C14.2°C-4.7°C85 mm90%2.5 m/s—
19825.2°C2.1°C-0.9°C13.2°C-6.9°C128 mm83%3.9 m/s—
19816.9°C3.5°C0.1°C12.9°C-7.4°C66 mm82%3.6 m/s—

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

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Charlottetown April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Charlottetown in April?▼

The average high in April is around 5.9°C with lows near -0.4°C (mean 2.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Charlottetown in April?▼

April averages 72 mm of rainfall in Charlottetown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 133 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest April on record in Charlottetown?▼

The hottest April reached 17.8°C in 2004. The coldest dipped to -10.4°C in 1995.

Has April in Charlottetown 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.7°C to 6.6°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to 0.5°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Charlottetown?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Charlottetown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.9°C daytime highs and -0.4°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Charlottetown?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Charlottetown, averaging 2.8°C.

What should I pack for Charlottetown in April?▼

For April in Charlottetown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.9°C and lows of -0.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Charlottetown humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Charlottetown in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Charlottetown?▼

The wettest April on record was 1984 with 133 mm. On average, April sees 72 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 Charlottetown 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.